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osopardo · 01-09-2004, 01:27 PM

I broke my ankle back in March 2003. It's been the only injury that has ever put me totally out of commission for any length of time.

The bones are now completely healed and occassionally I get some swelling and aching, especially towards the end of the day. But, I'm in pretty good shape medically and physically so recovery has been "excellent" according to my doctors.

Lately tho, I'm noticing how it has affected me and I wonder how much is intelligent, prudent care and how much is irrational fear.

For instance;
1. I don't kick as much as before. When I do kick it has now invariably become a front kick or side kick (injured leg back away from opponent, kick with leading, non-injured leg). I figured that for the round kick I would have to kick with the non-injured leg and change the stance so that the injured leg would be exposed to a low range attack.
2. My instructor commented that while holding the heavy bag for me he felt a definite lack of power when I kicked with the "injured" leg compared to the other one. BTW - he wants me to just play it safe and be patient.
3. Recently during a very light friendly grappling practice I sensed tori go for the ankle and I immediately tapped before he was even there. Tapped, I tell you!

I can understand being prudent and patient, but I'm starting to wonder if now I've become psychologically crippled or demoralized.
I know retired took some time off after his injury and has only recently gone back to training. I wonder if this is just a phase one goes through.

Any input?

01-09-2004, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
osopardo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 170,033 Posts: 1,921 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fear (?) I broke my ankle back in March 2003. It's been the only injury that has ever put me totally out of commission for any length of time. The bones are now completely healed and occassionally I get some swelling and aching, especially towards the end of the day. But, I'm in pretty good shape medically and physically so recovery has been "excellent" according to my doctors. Lately tho, I'm noticing how it has affected me and I wonder how much is intelligent, prudent care and how much is irrational fear. For instance; 1. I don't kick as much as before. When I do kick it has now invariably become a front kick or side kick (injured leg back away from opponent, kick with leading, non-injured leg). I figured that for the round kick I would have to kick with the non-injured leg and change the stance so that the injured leg would be exposed to a low range attack. 2. My instructor commented that while holding the heavy bag for me he felt a definite lack of power when I kicked with the "injured" leg compared to the other one. BTW - he wants me to just play it safe and be patient. 3. Recently during a very light friendly grappling practice I sensed tori go for the ankle and I immediately tapped before he was even there. Tapped, I tell you! I can understand being prudent and patient, but I'm starting to wonder if now I've become psychologically crippled or demoralized. I know retired took some time off after his injury and has only recently gone back to training. I wonder if this is just a phase one goes through. Any input? __________________ Le Bear Extraordinaire! *Mike Brewer's 2008 Athleticon Challenge!!!* Pushups Completed: 5 1/2 Situps Completed: Does using my hands count?