Injuries

[DisgruntledGirl]

You may want to see a doctor or specialist. It just seems that someone shouldn't get so injured in the first few months of training. You may be "hyperflexible," and that could be leading to your knee and shoulder dislocations.

Yeah, kinda what I'm figureing... my sister is apparently "hyperflexible" which leads me to think that I am probably a good candidate for it as well (seeing as I hav dislocated things fairly "frequently" and she hasnt even dislocated anything yet (shes 7 years older than me) but I have similar symptoms that she has described that her doc told her about (lil wrist perculiarities and such)).

If you can start building up some strength around those joints

any recommendations on what I could do to build up strength around say my knees and hip joints especially?

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Thanks

[bushido_man96]

If you do some standard strength training, that should help you to start building the muscles to help protect the joints. Leg curls and extensions, arm curls, etc.

[DisgruntledGirl]

Leg curls and extensions, arm curls, etc.

Hmmm maybe I shoulda specified.... anything you could recommend not requireing Gym equipment/weights?

Squats maybe? Lunges (though I think these could potentially do way more harm than good)?

[marie curie]

Yes. I recommend going to a local gym- they often offer a trainer for an additional 10 dollars a month or something who can help you make decisions about specific exercises. The nice thing about gym equipment is that it usually has guiding pieces and movement is a long a track, so you shouldn't be popping out of joint all over the place.... but if you do squats or lunges you don't have any guiding support, and some force in a wrong direction could cause more injury than the exercise is worth.

[bushido_man96]

Leg curls and extensions, arm curls, etc.

Hmmm maybe I shoulda specified.... anything you could recommend not requireing Gym equipment/weights?

Squats maybe? Lunges (though I think these could potentially do way more harm than good)?

I really think that some weight training would benefit you the most.

[DisgruntledGirl]

I really think that some weight training would benefit you the most.

Hmm seems to be the general consensus.

I'm just not prepared to invest that kinda money right now. Minimum gym membership around here is about $40 a month which I guess isnt really all that bad on its own.. but then a (fairly cheap) personal trainer is another $20 per time... and my karate classes are extremely expensive (almost ashamed to admit those costs). So in general I'd rather not have to shell out more money at this early stage... tryin' to save up money to (eventually) build a house... so sometimes ya gotta prioritize.. the karate classes themselves I consider to be a luxury, though a very worthwhile one.

I do see where yall are coming from though.

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DisgruntledGirl,

If weight training is not an option(although it would be the best option). You can still get by with bodyweight exercises. Here is a site that might get you started:

http://www.combatfitness.co.uk/

For home gym equipment, be creative. Fill large plastic milk/juice bottles with water or sand and youve got some dumbbells. Throw a towel over a tree branch, grab each end of the towel and you can do chin ups.

That may or may not help you specifically, but it might get you thinking about what you have already around the house that can be used to help you train. You dont always need to fork out the big bucks to get a good workout, just takes a bit of creativity.

Let us know how it goes.

[pegasi]

Bags of rice make great weights... very flexible so that you can just lay them over an ankle, or put in a bag to do curls, etc.

I would suggest you investigate the possiblilty of having a hypermobility disorder. If it's diagnosed, then perhaps you can get referred to a rehabilitation specialist who is experienced in dealing with loose joints, and will know the best things to do to strengthen them.

Meanwhile, just use care in what you do in class. Don't push for speed, focus doing things correctly and avoiding hyperextending your joints.

[bushido_man96]

DisgruntledGirl,

If weight training is not an option(although it would be the best option). You can still get by with bodyweight exercises. Here is a site that might get you started:

http://www.combatfitness.co.uk/

For home gym equipment, be creative. Fill large plastic milk/juice bottles with water or sand and youve got some dumbbells. Throw a towel over a tree branch, grab each end of the towel and you can do chin ups.

That may or may not help you specifically, but it might get you thinking about what you have already around the house that can be used to help you train. You dont always need to fork out the big bucks to get a good workout, just takes a bit of creativity.

Let us know how it goes.

These are some great ideas, Kez! Also, thanks for the site. Very nice.

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DisgruntledGirl,

If weight training is not an option(although it would be the best option). You can still get by with bodyweight exercises. Here is a site that might get you started:

http://www.combatfitness.co.uk/

For home gym equipment, be creative. Fill large plastic milk/juice bottles with water or sand and youve got some dumbbells. Throw a towel over a tree branch, grab each end of the towel and you can do chin ups.

That may or may not help you specifically, but it might get you thinking about what you have already around the house that can be used to help you train. You dont always need to fork out the big bucks to get a good workout, just takes a bit of creativity.

Let us know how it goes.

These are some great ideas, Kez! Also, thanks for the site. Very nice.

Damn you bushido_man96, give Kez credit for my hard work!