GUess this the the place for balance as well :D

[redsonjia]

I really dont know to go about starting this..*inhale*... I have had surgery on both my feet for "flat feet". Im in taekwondo which deals alot with feet. Well what im gett'n at is there anyway to strengh'n my ankle/feet more. Ive already improved some but im afraid ive might of hit a road block. Ive seen people doing balance and they just seem to just fall to the side or something. I find my ankles just shaking to the right and left alot. I saw a way to improve on exposing your heel and balls but nothing on ankle strengh :(. (SOrry for all grammar mess ups ). I love taekwondo but i might have to pick something that doesnt demand so much on my ankle/feet WHICH SUCKKKKKKKS I <3 :D taekwondo... i might be someone that puts alot into punchs.:bang:




fyi sometimes get sharp pain in feet maybe i should just start smacking them against something to dead'n nerve on the top part of my feet.

[Doublejab]

I would advice going to a physiotherapist (preferably one that specalises in sports injuries) and asking their advice.

They will examine your feet and assess how strong they are. Based on their observations they will then be able to give you a series of exercises to strengthen them and improve your balance.

There are exercises I could suggest but I wouldn't want to in case they do more harm than good for you personally. Best to get checked out my someone knowledgable. You could be back at TKD in no time :)


fyi sometimes get sharp pain in feet maybe i should just start smacking them against something to dead'n nerve on the top part of my feet.

And please don't do this. You could cause serious and long term damage.

[seiken steve]

What snoop said.
There is a crapton of movements that are designed to strengthen the ligaments and tendons in the ankles and feet, however without really being qualified or knowing much about your physical state and what’s up with your ankles then I'd be very reluctant to recommend anything

[redsonjia]

AH i hate the doctors but.. i figured id have to go. I was just hoping i didnt have to :P

[seiken steve]

I know what you mean mate but sometimes you've gotta bite the bullet.

go to a physio or a sports doc if possible

[thauma]

...........go to a physio or a sports doc if possible....

Definitely go to a specialist, rather than a generalist.

I ruptured my achilles tendon (twice) 2 year ago (don't ask), but following surgery, physio and podiatry with lots of exercises, I improved to a level where I can do most things I could do before. I certainly recovered well enough to survive a black belt grading (6 hours long and intense) 18months after sustaining my injury.

So go see the specialist, then it's in your hands.

To be fair to physio's etc, they are only as good as their patient. If they prescribe exercises, and the patient doesn't follow the treatment plan then , you can't blame the physio. Unfortunately this is what most people actually do.

My physio was surprised that I actually did everything (to the limit), and my progress was beyond their experience, to the extent that they have changed their treatment regime. No I'm not special, I don't heal quickly, and now I am old - however I did follow their instructions.


So go see an expert and follow their advice.

Good Luck

[redsonjia]

thank you for info

[seiken steve]

Definitely go to a specialist, rather than a generalist.

I ruptured my achilles tendon (twice) 2 year ago (don't ask), but following surgery, physio and podiatry with lots of exercises, I improved to a level where I can do most things I could do before. I certainly recovered well enough to survive a black belt grading (6 hours long and intense) 18months after sustaining my injury.

So go see the specialist, then it's in your hands.

To be fair to physio's etc, they are only as good as their patient. If they prescribe exercises, and the patient doesn't follow the treatment plan then , you can't blame the physio. Unfortunately this is what most people actually do.

My physio was surprised that I actually did everything (to the limit), and my progress was beyond their experience, to the extent that they have changed their treatment regime. No I'm not special, I don't heal quickly, and now I am old - however I did follow their instructions.


So go see an expert and follow their advice.

Good Luck

You couldn't be more right!

I snapped 2 ligaments in my ankle pulled a tendon and chipped a pretty fair sized lump of a bone.

My GP said I'd probably limp for the rest of my life, the sports physio said, you'll be fine in a year just do this...

Did everything the physio asked i was jogging by 4 months and couldn't even tell I'd been injured by 6-7 months.

I've got full ROM, can squat heavy, kick' jump run and do all the things the GP doubted I'd be doing!

[redsonjia]

IM scared since i have had the surgery a while back that i might of already kinda hurt my chances of repairing >< i never really cared about it until i start to work on my balance. I guess my doctor never really cared about getting a therapyist after the bones healed. I never did any kinda of therapy just kinda went on with my life kinda thing. :P I'm go asap

[Patrick Smith]

Naturally, you should avoid doing anything that causes pain and see a specialist as soon as possible. Additionally, you may want to research marching on foam and jogging/running barefoot. Barefoot running is excellent for your arches and ankle strength and if you progress properly, you should benefit tremendously from it. I've read about powerlifters who suggest lifting with barefeet. Shoes (even the best) take away from our natural body movements and guidelines. Talk to a good doctor first, though.

Best of luck, and I hope you get it all ironed out.

[redsonjia]

Thank you