{"id":3621,"date":"2018-07-28T15:34:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-28T15:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2018-07-24T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T15:42:06","slug":"important-get-back-martial-arts-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/important-get-back-martial-arts-injury","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important To Get Back To Martial Arts After An Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martial arts fulfill many roles, including teaching us self-defence and helping us keep fit. But part of that second benefit is its ability to help us recover from injuries. Getting back into martial arts after an injury can be a big jump for some, but here are some tips to help give you that push. After all, studies suggest the sooner after an injury you start practicing, the more mobility you’ll regain. And unlike riding a bike,\u00a0martial arts are a skill<\/a>\u00a0that you can get out of practice with.<\/p>\n

Hesitation Hurts Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

After an injury, muscles struggle to reattach and remember what functions they were capable of before. The term muscle memory refers to our instinctive ability to do various functions, but it\u2019s a bit more literal than we think. Studies suggest that the\u00a0sooner a muscle starts training<\/a>\u00a0in its various forms of locomotion and flexibility, the more the nerves will remember and repair themselves. That\u2019s why rehabilitation facilities always insist that time is of the essence.<\/p>\n

Martial Arts Provide Eccentric Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martial arts are also\u00a0rife with eccentric training, which can be\u00a0invaluable to recovery from hernias<\/a>, torn hamstrings, and similar injuries. After a hernia, for example, slow stretches and drills focused on muscle extension are more helpful for recovery. Eccentric training focuses on these slow pulling drills and on muscle recovery and strengthening. A good example of this is tug of war, in which you plant your feet while a helper or trainer attempts to pull the rope away from you.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re Out of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies are ongoing to try and determine how long it truly takes to master martial arts, but one found that it takes an\u00a0estimated 27 to 38 weeks\u00a0of continuous practice to be proficient in a martial arts form. Unfortunately, this study also showed that disuse caused these practitioners to become worse at their martial arts over time. So, if you already practiced martial arts, but suffered an injury, the sooner you get back to it the sooner you\u2019ll see your skills improve again.<\/p>\n

Finally<\/strong><\/p>\n

Training in martial arts can cause injuries and harm, but it can just as easily promote health and rehabilitation. If you’ve been cleared by your doctor to begin training again, consider doing so right away. Skills that utilize eccentric training can help restore muscle strength and flexibility, and exercising immediately can mean quicker rehabilitation and healing. And if you’re serious about your martial art, practicing again right away will help you shake off that unfortunate rust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Martial arts fulfill many roles, including teaching us self-defence and helping us keep fit. But part of that second benefit is its ability to help us recover from injuries. Getting back into martial arts after an injury can be a big jump for some, but here are some tips to help give you that push.<\/p>\n

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