zweistein Posted February 9, 2003 Posted February 9, 2003 I trained karate for 4.5 years and have a blue belt. It was all going pretty well for me until one day when we played basketball as a warm-up... I lifted my arm really quick and my bone skipped the shoulder joint. I didn't pay much attention on that until it happened again... Then I visited the doctor, and it happened a few times again, but it didn't happen in the last few months. Now I'm planning to start training again, but of course without any big stress on my left hand. I was wondering if someone had a similar experience and can help me to protect myself from injuries. I tried to find something what would help me to keep the bone in place (you know those things you have for the elbow, ankle, etc.) but I couldn't find anything for the shoulder. One guy told me that a company Rheband from Sweden makes these things and that they're pretty expensive, but they work. If there's anyone from Sweden, I'd apprecieate some info about this company, too. BTW, if it helps, I'm 15 and a half years old. Thank you, Nikola
TKDLadyInSC Posted February 9, 2003 Posted February 9, 2003 Try this site. It has several models, and is pretty reasonbly priced. http://www.supportsusa.com/arm/shoulder/index.htm 1st Degree Black BeltTaeKwonDo
zweistein Posted February 9, 2003 Author Posted February 9, 2003 Try this site. It has several models, and is pretty reasonbly priced. http://www.supportsusa.com/arm/shoulder/index.htm Thanks... It helped a lot. cya
ZR440 Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 Your doctor didn't tell you how to rehab it? Geez, it would seem that they would have put you on some kind of muscle strengthening exercises. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
zweistein Posted February 10, 2003 Author Posted February 10, 2003 Your doctor didn't tell you how to rehab it? Geez, it would seem that they would have put you on some kind of muscle strengthening exercises. Yup, the doctor told me I have to practice the muscles, and I do. I go to the gym regularly (at least 3 times a week) and practice my arm muscles with care.
shotochem Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 HI Zweis, When I was about your age I had a similar problem only it was the hip. At your age the bones are still growing and sometimes the dont grow at the same rate. In my case one bone grew faster than the other and came out of joint. I would seriously consider seeing a specialist before taking any sporting activities or using any type of support or brace. This could lead to further problems with your bones growth and development. You will most likely outgrow it, be patient and careful. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime.
Maestro Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Shotochem is right. I also had this problem around your age with the hip, and just went by what my regular doc told me, and regreted it. Definitly you should see a specialist. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore.
zweistein Posted February 12, 2003 Author Posted February 12, 2003 Well, my doc told me to stop training MA until I am 18. I am 15.5 now. I CAN'T do that. I must train karate or any other martial art. I told my parents and they told me it's my decision. I'll try to use my left hand as less as possible. I know I can regret it and that it can lead to many other consequences, but it's stronger than me. I trained it for 4.5 years and I loved it so much. Thank you for your time. I will take any more advice you have for me. I will see my doc before I use any supporters, of course.¸ Heh, BTW, I was at the specialist's. He told me that I shouldn't train any MA, but he also told me I should train sth as long as I don't put much strain on my arm.
Maestro Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 well, if you saw a specialist, you might want to see a second--no MA's for 2.5 years is seroius enough that I'd say it warrants a second opinion. Your post is a bit unclear, but it sounds like your regular doctor said stop, and the specialist said continue with caution? I would guess that your regular doc is being overly cautious, but you should be SURE that you know exactly what the possible consequences are before continuing. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore.
BonnyBoy Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Conider 5 years in the martial arts by training now and not being able to train later on in your life, or laying off martial arts for 3 years, and being able to train for the rest of your life. I know which one I'd take. When I hyper-extend my elbow, I take the time off until it's healed instead of training for a couple of months in pain only to have it haunt me later. There are always two choices, two paths. One choice is easy and its only reward is it's easy.It takes sacrifice to be the best.
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