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Overcoming PTSD from a break during rolling
21 hour(s) ago • 53 views • 2 replies
DSBlack beltVerified
21 hour(s) ago
I almost 50 years old. I had a tibia/fibula break on my right leg a few days ago while rolling with one of my purple belt students (he’s 265lbs, I’m 190lbs). It was a freak accident, where he landed on my leg from a hard bridge just as I was transitioning to an s-mount. I was able to get surgery the same night to have a rod placed in my tibia and I’m back home recovering.
I’m at least nine months to a year from rolling again, but I wonder how much PTSD I’ll have from this. I use to do a lot of mountain biking and had a really bad crash once. When I recovered from that, I tried to ride again but the joy was gone. I fear the same will happen with BJJ.
I’m not the head coach, but I teach our lunch classes. I will try to get back to teaching as soon as I can drive myself to the gym.
Anyone have a feedback or experience with a catastrophic injury and coming back to train?
I’m at least nine months to a year from rolling again, but I wonder how much PTSD I’ll have from this. I use to do a lot of mountain biking and had a really bad crash once. When I recovered from that, I tried to ride again but the joy was gone. I fear the same will happen with BJJ.
I’m not the head coach, but I teach our lunch classes. I will try to get back to teaching as soon as I can drive myself to the gym.
Anyone have a feedback or experience with a catastrophic injury and coming back to train?
Edited 21 hour(s) ago
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
14 hour(s) ago
The joy missing would not be PTSD.
Good luck with recovery. Injuries suck 😢
Good luck with recovery. Injuries suck 😢
RGBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
11 hour(s) ago
When you are all healed up, just take it easy and avoid larger partners. Only small guys or people your age. You are 50 as you said. What is the point in rolling with an overly eager 20 year old with something to prove? Pick your rolls, be upfront with your training partners before you fist bump, and you will be fine. Lastly, make sure you are doing your end of the deal by being careful in a roll and not competitive. In the beginning stages of returning you are there just for movement and exercise. You are essentially just dipping your toe in the water when you are ready to return to the mats. You are not there to improve your jiu jitsu, nor should you expect your timing and coordination to be where it was. It will come back in time, but you will have to be patient. I've seen many guys over the years come back from various injuries including two older gentlemen with full hip replacements. Give it time and be patient, all will be fine.
Best of luck in your recovery!
Best of luck in your recovery!
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