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LAMaybe! But you’ve probably just overdone it!! Read ⬇️
(Side note: I haven’t had shin splints since my first day jumping rope - this is just for illustrative purposes)
Although more common in beginners, anyone at any level can sustain an injury from jump rope whether it be shin splints, jumper’s knee, ankle pain, calf pain etc etc. Warming up, stretching, correct footwear & surface do a little to help avoid it, but most importantly, you need to know when to stop. I’m not medically qualified, but, from my research and personal experience, overuse is super common in beginners for the following 2 reasons:
- Your joints and muscles aren’t used to it yet and, having had no experience with the movement, you have no idea of their tolerance
- Your form won’t be very injury proof. Even if you know what form is required to avoid injury, it’s very difficult to be able to achieve this in your first few sessions
With these things in mind, keeping your sessions to 5-10 minutes is the safest bet at the start, gradually increasing this over time and also taking rest days at the smallest sign of weakness. Over time, although you’ll still need to be weary learning new skills, you will condition your muscles and joints and become more efficient with your form which will enable you to jump for longer periods.
You should also all check out @kneesovertoesguy who has some great suggestions on actually strengthening your knees and shins and preparing them for any sort of bounding movement 🙌🏼
Remember, don’t rush this process. Take it from me, who suffered with jumper’s knee at the start, it’s not worth it! 😆
Ps. Oscar performance or…??? 🎭
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