Fitness: Knee & ankle support for bodybuilding

[Future]

You will find it funny I learned Lacrosse at Sam Houston State University yes in Texas of all places. It is a growing sport down here and is starting to be played in the Highschools. I also got to run with a club team in Virginia for a few months when i was stationed at Fort Eustis.

I played in the men club level after college for awhile then eventually kids took over. Funny is how much talent we have in the club leagues in Texas from all the transplants I played against a guy that played in the Pro box Lacrosse for a couple years. Played against a guy who was a three year starter on Dline at Princeton, tons of Division I, II and III Lacrosse players filtered in on the teams. Most the teams are in Houston, Dallas or Austin.

Other than the East Coast, Texas is one of the stronger areas for lacrosse, I'm not surprised that you've played with some real talent. There was an all american at my college (DIII) who was from Texas. I think California and Oregon, maybe even Arizona, and Nevada, have more talent than Texas still though, and it's getting bigger every year in Chicago.

One thing I'll say, is that I don't think people realize how big lax is on the East Coast. There are high schools, like mine, where guys get recruited simply because they were on the team. As a result, guys who are superstars in smaller regions like Texas don't have the same talent as northern guys. The best players in the league I played in at grad school in the midwest wouldn't have touched the field on my other club team.

Lacrosse is a lifestyle sport, a lot like hockey. While the game is spreading, the lifestyle is not, or at least not as fast. Until lacrosse becomes a major part of the culture and lifestyle of places like Texas, Chicago, and more on the W. Coast, they won't ever have the depth that the E. Coast does.

...sorry for hijacking, but I could talk about this stuff all day. :laugh2:

 

[jcollins28]

There is actually some really good replies here. I'm 41 and have been training most of my life. I don't use braces for anything. I have had torn muscles, bicep tendinitis you name it.

If you have insurance make an appointment with a Orthopedic that specializes Sports Medicine. Go over your injury history your workout program and you goals. As someone else already posted, work smart and concentrate on your form not how much weight you are lifting.

 

[Signals]

...sorry for hijacking, but I could talk about this stuff all day. :laugh2:

Ha, No worries, it happens.

 

[Signals]

There is actually some really good replies here. I'm 41 and have been training most of my life. I don't use braces for anything. I have had torn muscles, bicep tendinitis you name it.

If you have insurance make an appointment with a Orthopedic that specializes Sports Medicine. Go over your injury history your workout program and you goals. As someone else already posted, work smart and concentrate on your form not how much weight you are lifting.

You know, as I mentioned at the bottom of my original post, I am currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery from Nov. 2012, and see an orthopedic surgeon every few weeks for follow up on my Physical Therapy. I didn't think of it until now as you mention it, but I'd bet he would answer a few questions as long as I was respectful of his time. I should write out a few well thought out questions and talk to him about it on my next visit.

 

[jcollins28]

You know, as I mentioned at the bottom of my original post, I am currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery from Nov. 2012, and see an orthopedic surgeon every few weeks for follow up on my Physical Therapy. I didn't think of it until now as you mention it, but I'd bet he would answer a few questions as long as I was respectful of his time. I should write out a few well thought out questions and talk to him about it on my next visit.

Your doctor will be able to tell you what type of lifts you should avoid and what lifts could help you most during your recovery. He can also give you advise on supplements as well.

 

[rickjameschinaclub]

Most Doctors know very little about what is good exercise and what is not, as is exemplified in plenty of their 'exercise handouts' which further damage and cause pain in the long run..

 

[jcollins28]

Most Doctors know very little about what is good exercise and what is not, as is exemplified in plenty of their 'exercise handouts' which further damage and cause pain in the long run..

I agree a "G/P" or family doctor is going to be of little help. That is exactly why I said find a ortho that specializes in sports medicine or you can continue to seek out expert advise on a internet forum...

 

[Signals]

I agree a "G/P" or family doctor is going to be of little help. That is exactly why I said find a ortho that specializes in sports medicine or you can continue to seek out expert advise on a internet forum...

Actually my surgeon is a sports Doctor. When I switched Dr's back in Sept. 2012, I did that for the very reason of knowing I would want to start lifting weights when I got to that point in my shoulder rehab.

 

[jcollins28]

Actually my surgeon is a sports Doctor. When I switched Dr's back in Sept. 2012, I did that for the very reason of knowing I would want to start lifting weights when I got to that point in my shoulder rehab.

I know, I was responding to the other guy.