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Post by dharma66 on Jul 25, 2015 13:43:55 GMT
Hi,
I'm just getting back into Hotokan after a break from martial in general for something like 20 years(!).
The last time I practiced Shotokan in particular is more like 30 years ago!
I've really enjoyed the return to training, but it has caused a knee injury I acquired a couple of months ago (in the gym, before I returned to the dojo) to flare up rather badly. I'm now waiting for an appointment with the physio, and in the meanwhile trying to keep myself entertained with upper body kihon and lots of reading - hence finding this site!
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Post by Bob Davis on Jul 25, 2015 20:13:23 GMT
Hi Phil, Welcome to the forum, things have been a little quite around here for a while but there's plenty of catching up to do. Dive into anything that takes your fancy and I'm sure you'll get a response I also had a 20 year break (life gets in the way) but very glad I came back. Enjoy
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Post by malk103 on Aug 18, 2015 20:20:17 GMT
Welcome, there are plenty of good conversations here, feel free to ask/add etc.
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Post by dharma66 on Aug 25, 2015 17:28:33 GMT
Tomorrow I go for an MRI scan on the knee, and it looks like I'll possibly need keyhole surgery...great timing, just as I want to get back into training :/
I'll just have to keep up the enthusiasm for a few weeks (or months) of recovery...
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Post by malk103 on Aug 27, 2015 20:07:55 GMT
I had an mri on my knee a while ago as i had pains from running and karate. The surgeon said it wasn't anything obvious and he would know more when he got inside! Also said the op may not fix anything do i opted to not have it, few years on and i still get the odd pain but have given up running and really worked on technique to avoid knee twists during kicks. Good luck with it, plenty of books around while you mend.
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Post by dharma66 on Aug 29, 2015 8:51:17 GMT
Thanks Mal. I had the scan and now need to wait 2-3 weeks for the results. At present, my knee feels ok for day to day activity, and I'm struggling to stay away from training (on doctors orders).
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Post by garage on Aug 30, 2015 8:03:30 GMT
Dear Phil,
Karate by Jesse has an article about correct knee position, correct meaning it doesn't put you in hospital. The knee moves backward and forward in one plane if you move across it isn't going to help the back foot at 45 degrees is weak and make little sense.
To treat this I use ice. Arnica and witchhazel to tackle the inflammation. Glocusomine probably spelt wrong can help the knee recover. There are various rub to reduce the swelling based ibroufin which take a couple of weeks to take effect. none of which should bother the doctor or your stomach.
Hope you get better and can enjoy your training again.
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Post by dharma66 on Sept 21, 2015 18:59:51 GMT
Finally got results of the scan...no operation!
I've been referred for cortisone injections. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, I should be able to start some gentle training. I'll be visiting a sports physio as well, to get some advice.
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Post by dharma66 on Oct 21, 2015 14:07:37 GMT
No injections after all - just extended rest and gradual build up of strength through physio.
No training for "at least three months".
Oh well, worse things happen at sea, as they say.
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Post by dharma66 on Dec 1, 2015 19:10:32 GMT
Six or so weeks into the three months.
I've been doing some legwork in the gym for strength, and it seems to be helping. I ran through a couple of Heian kata a few days ago, in short high stance, and it seemed OK.
I'm going to follow advice, though, and avoid real training for a fort her 6 weeks or so.
Fingers crossed...
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Post by Bob Davis on Dec 2, 2015 12:04:21 GMT
Frustrating as it may be it's probably for the best, I tried to go back to training far too soon after a knee injury many years ago and it just knocked me back even further so nothing was gained by rushing.
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