Thursday, April 8, 2010

Nursing an Injury

I tweaked my knee a little bit doing a technique with a heavier partner. Actually my knee hyperextended a bit. 100% my fault, I should know by now to keep my knees bent. Anyway -- reminds me that there is a fine line between nursing an injury and still being able to work out. Many of us when we get small injuries here or there, take the opportunity to stop training. This falls into my category of whining. And as you know, I don't believe in whining in the dojo.

I found a flexble knee brace that allows me to train, albeit a little easier. But I don't step off the mat and use it as an excuse to stop training. Finding a way to work with your injuries while allowing them to heal -- is an art in itself.

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