Hypermobility help

RE: Hypermobility help

Bobinator — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 09:03:26 GMT

In addition to Glen's comments you could use a pull buoy during kick set and that would immobilize your hips, knees, and ankles.

RE: Hypermobility help

Glenn — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:52:12 GMT

I want to swim with a workout group but what will happen when we get to a kick set or IM. This is Masters. If you don't want to do the kick set, you don't have to. You can do something else or rest at the wall. Just let your lane mates and coach know.

RE: Hypermobility help

Sportygeek — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:47:16 GMT

I want to swim with a workout group but what will happen when we get to a kick set or IM. Doctors and PTs all agree I should never attempt fly pull or whip kick. They are afraid I will dislocate my shoulders/hips. I agree it is a good possibility but breaststroke was my stroke. The (mostly open water swimmers/triathletes) in my squad come up with all sorts of variations on "IM". Would free - back - *** with a fly kick - free work for you?

RE: Hypermobility help

Sportygeek — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:23:17 GMT

There is a Facebook group called Ehlers Danlos Athletes, for people with EDS who are or want to be physically active. m.facebook.com/.../365331673525025 I don't have a formal EDS diagnosis, but I'm Beighton 7/9. Symptomatic, but relatively mildly affected. (As my signature line says, I also have other disabilities)