William
03-10-2009, 04:07 AM
Since I know the forum has a very wide knowledge base I figured I would ask a question about one of my students who is having some difficulty with his hands. I fully understand that this is the internet and I’m asking over a public line, I’m just looking for suggestions from those in the field or who have had similar issues to pass on to my student with the understanding that they are just suggestions and ultimately he needs to consult with qualified medical professionals.
I have a male student in his early to mid 50’s who is having occasional issues with his hands where a day or two after a class they will "get swollen, unable to fully extend or clench, so painful it even makes sleep difficult.” He says it doesn’t happen after every class, but it doesn’t happen when he hasn’t been to class. I have noticed that he seems to have weak wrists and tends to bend them when he strikes the pads. I’ve been working with him to wrap the hands properly and wear proper padded gloves with wrist support. I’ve even considered having him switch to open hand palm strikes only which would help alleviate any pressure to the wrist. The other issue to consider is that we don’t always concentrate a class on the hands, some classes we will concentrate more on footwork, kicking, elbows, knee strikes, take downs and shadow boxing. He has said that he’s even had them swell up when we don’t do any striking with the hands…which is the part I find puzzling.
I know the easy answer is that he should just stop training, but he really loves coming to the classes and other then his hands, it’s keeping him in great shape. I have my ideas for working around it, but I’m wondering if anyone in the know might be able shed some light on why it’s occasionally happening even when he’s not doing any striking with the hands?
Away from the class he manages an upscale hair salon/spa so I don’t see damage happening there unless it’s a form of repetitive use.
Thank you,
William
I have a male student in his early to mid 50’s who is having occasional issues with his hands where a day or two after a class they will "get swollen, unable to fully extend or clench, so painful it even makes sleep difficult.” He says it doesn’t happen after every class, but it doesn’t happen when he hasn’t been to class. I have noticed that he seems to have weak wrists and tends to bend them when he strikes the pads. I’ve been working with him to wrap the hands properly and wear proper padded gloves with wrist support. I’ve even considered having him switch to open hand palm strikes only which would help alleviate any pressure to the wrist. The other issue to consider is that we don’t always concentrate a class on the hands, some classes we will concentrate more on footwork, kicking, elbows, knee strikes, take downs and shadow boxing. He has said that he’s even had them swell up when we don’t do any striking with the hands…which is the part I find puzzling.
I know the easy answer is that he should just stop training, but he really loves coming to the classes and other then his hands, it’s keeping him in great shape. I have my ideas for working around it, but I’m wondering if anyone in the know might be able shed some light on why it’s occasionally happening even when he’s not doing any striking with the hands?
Away from the class he manages an upscale hair salon/spa so I don’t see damage happening there unless it’s a form of repetitive use.
Thank you,
William