Knee Dislocation too easy, which one is right for me?

[WiccanSpirit]

Hi all, i just wanted to pose a question to you. I have a very weak right knee. It dislocates at the slightest movement. But i am very interested in martial arts. Is there any type that i can do where i can use my upper body? It seems to be where all of my strength lies anyway.

[EviesEarth]

Have you ever thought about trying Tai Chi? The movements are very gentle. It may even help to strengthen the muscles around your knee.

[WiccanSpirit]

Originally Posted by EviesEarth

Have you ever thought about trying Tai Chi? The movements are very gentle. It may even help to strengthen the muscles around your knee.

Hi Evie, and thank you so much for posting your opinion. I never thought of that. I was leaning towards Karate but there is too much leg movement there. Doctor has me going for Aquathrapy next month. I will ask him about the Tai Chi. Thanks again

[EviesEarth]

You are welcome! Aqua therapy is awesome. I have know some people with injuries and surgeries that have done it and had great results.
I hope your Dr allows you to learn Tai Chi, I think you would enjoy it.

[parise]

You may not want to do martial arts, but Tai chi may be something you might be able to do. Why would you want to go into that art when most of it deals with the strength of your legs?

[Rageng]

I need some clarification. What do you mean by dislocate? Does your patella (Knee cap) slide from side to side or do the long bones (Tibia & femur) separate?

Is this a result of an acute injury or is this just something that's always been there?

Depending on the severity of the dislocation you may want to stay away from the arts.

However if you do decide to participate, it's not so much the style that is important, it is your instructor that really matters.

It's not no pain no gain... It's no BRAIN no gain

Something you may want to explore is Muscle Activation Therapy

http://www.muscleactivation.com/main.html

It's great for preventing dislocations!

[Jewel]

I was thinking about starting some aqua therapy, because I have horrible knees that get sore almost as soon as I start working out.

[sirdarksol]

There is almost no condition that precludes all martial arts. If your knee dislocates easily, work with an art like Tai Chi that doesn't focus on rapid leg movements. Aikido might also be a good choice, depending on how your knee dislocates. Just be sure you talk to a physician as well as the instructor of your class. If the instructor knows your capabilities, he/she will be able to modify your training to meet your needs. Yamashita-Sensei has taught a blind woman, a gentleman with Downs Syndrome, and many people with varying levels of physical disabilities and injuries.