Yoll Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 We have a new student who is an amputee and wears a prosthetic (arm). I'd like any advice on modifying techniques. Anyone have experience in this area or know of any good websites or videos? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The hard thing is there is no one definitive way to do it as each amputee is different. Probably work with them to develop modifications appropriate to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Maximus Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Only the roots of correct movement and mechanics can really be taught. Every student must find the way to adapt these to their own unique morphology. The challenge here is that the instruction must be specifically for that particular student taking into account not only the missing/prosthetic limb, but also the rest. Is the student tall or short? What is the student's build, etc etc. Discussing this with the student would be the best start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoll Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks. I'm on the right path according to your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The hard thing is there is no one definitive way to do it as each amputee is different. Probably work with them to develop modifications appropriate to themSolid post!!I've not ever had the honor to teach a student that's an amputee. Had I, I would've went along the lines of what Nidan Melbourne posted. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The hard thing is there is no one definitive way to do it as each amputee is different. Probably work with them to develop modifications appropriate to themSolid post!!I've not ever had the honor to teach a student that's an amputee. Had I, I would've went along the lines of what Nidan Melbourne posted. Thanks i have worked with a few amputees in a class previously and each had a different issue. They were very nice people and they learnt a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Like everyone's said, adapt techniques to the individual. I'll also add... Don't treat him/her as 'disabled.' Everyone needs some empathy in their lives, people with disabilities for the most part don't want sympathy.Successfully modifying/adapting techniques to the individual is what separates a professional/expert from everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Like everyone's said, adapt techniques to the individual. I'll also add... Don't treat him/her as 'disabled.' Everyone needs some empathy in their lives, people with disabilities for the most part don't want sympathy.Successfully modifying/adapting techniques to the individual is what separates a professional/expert from everyone else.To the bold type above...Solid post!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 What a challenge that would present! I would experiment with different options on each technique, and see where it takes you. Have you thought about doing the techniques without the prosthetic, as well? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 What a challenge that would present! I would experiment with different options on each technique, and see where it takes you. Have you thought about doing the techniques without the prosthetic, as well?That is always the hard part training them in the same techniques but with and without the prosthetic. The people i have worked with have managed to learn without the prosthetic then in their own time had figured out how to do it with the prosthetic. This was all before their next class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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