Injuries...:(

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AnnieMarie

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Hi everybody,
Well I am on in the injured reserve list this weekend. I was dancing last night, stepped on my heel wrong and went down like a sack of potatoes.

The ice pack, and the heat pack are now my best friends. Hopefully I wil lbe up and around again really soon.

Unfortunately, I have to reschedule 3 hours worth of private lessons now :(

I'm not dancing this weekend....arghhh...will I be able to stand it.

Anyone got good advice for surviving the injuries.
 
Take it easy and don't rush things.

Ease back into dancing on your own, without a partner who could push you too far.

Dance first with partners you have explained things to and can trust.

Even when the injury is pretty much healed, wrapping a stretch bandage around it might provide a tiny bit of support, and a big visual reminder to others to handle you with care for the next week or two.
 
Ann,
Heed Chris' words . . . please do not rush, even if it means you don't dance in the next comp. There will always be another comp . . . I know two Pros who constantly are nursing old injuries that they did not allow to heal properly because they either "had students" or "needed the $$$," and not because they just "wanted to dance."

Take it from me too . . . a broken foot caused when a young lady right next to me executed a ronde and took me off of my feet, and then I sustained a broken first and second toe of my right foot this past March when a lead dancer flipped his follow in the air and she landed on my toes . . . it was partly my fault too! That injury is still healing . . .
 
This sounds like good advice to me, from a phyisical perspective. If being away from dancing is driving you nuts, you can practice some upper body stuff while resting your ankle. Rib isolations, hand and arm styling are a few ideas. Or you can watch dance videos or critique video of yourself, if you have any. Whatever you do, stay off that foot. It seems like forever now, but it will be much better in the long run if you rest.
 
Ann's Injury

Hi All.. she's taking good care of her injury.. I'm her close friend and dance partner. I'm in good company as I've given her the same advice.

We wanted to dance tonight however we're both out for the count until next week. Instead we spent the night reviewing the previous years dance event .. then I made her go home and take care of her injury.

WorkinOnIt
 
Hey Workinonit,
Thanks for looking out for me...even if I don't always appreciate it. You know how stubborn I am. ;) Me stubborn, noooo...not at all.
 
Ann's Injury

AnnieMarie said:
Hey Workinonit,
Thanks for looking out for me...even if I don't always appreciate it. You know how stubborn I am. Me stubborn, noooo...not at all.
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.. Ann. go figure. lucky for you I care so much about you that I keep doing that whether you show your appreciation or not. That's what true companionship, love, loyalty and dance partnership is all about. Aside from that.. you're welcome. :wink:
 
Hi Everyone,
Thought I would give an update. After a weekend with ice and heat the ankle is much, much, much better...and I'm the most rested I've been in a long time.

I am taking the next two weeks off from dance :( Not totally by choice but hey....this week to basically just stay off the ankle and not push it, and the following week I am on wedding duty for my friend.

I know it's all for the best. I am going to be so ready to dance when I can finally hit that floor again.

Ann
 
Thanks SD...it's killing me to not dance though. Better this than to reinjure myself. I know, I know. That's what Ron keeps telling me. That's what everyone keeps telling me.

Ann
 
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