Eric_ Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Yes, talk to your doctor, but this applies to everyone wanting to get into (or back into) martial arts before they even get on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorbasan Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well make this a first. I have referred students elsewhere due to medical reasons.Very admirable. I don't think a lot of instructors would do this. You clearly had the student's interest in mind.all instructors should have their students best interests in mind.in fact, if an instructor allowed a student to train knowing that their course could aggravate and worsen an existing condition that the instructor is aware of, they will actually leave themselves open to a civil action. Now you use head for something other than target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Yes, talk to your doctor, but this applies to everyone wanting to get into (or back into) martial arts before they even get on the floor.While this is obviously advantageous, it's not realistic. If I required each new student to see a doc first, I'd never get anyone on the floor. It comes down to a little self regulation. If you have a medical problem, speak to a doctor first, but if you have no reason to suspect a problem, don't worry about it. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well make this a first. I have referred students elsewhere due to medical reasons.Very admirable. I don't think a lot of instructors would do this. You clearly had the student's interest in mind.all instructors should have their students best interests in mind.in fact, if an instructor allowed a student to train knowing that their course could aggravate and worsen an existing condition that the instructor is aware of, they will actually leave themselves open to a civil action.That's dependant on the situation. In some cases you are right, but it is possible for the instructor to place responsibility on the student to manage their own injury if it is discussed and agreed in writing as such. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_ Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yes, talk to your doctor, but this applies to everyone wanting to get into (or back into) martial arts before they even get on the floor.While this is obviously advantageous, it's not realistic. If I required each new student to see a doc first, I'd never get anyone on the floor. It comes down to a little self regulation. If you have a medical problem, speak to a doctor first, but if you have no reason to suspect a problem, don't worry about it.Of course it's impractical for an instructor to require a checkup, but it's good practice for individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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