Injuries/cross education

[Bumpygooch]

Wondering how many of you they have suffered serious injuries have subscribed to this theory? I obliterated my shoulder while benching in December(let me know if you want a good laugh, I’ll share the MRI report). Went on training as much as I could with the injury while awaiting surgery. Waited 2 weeks post op and went in my basement and started one arm training to test the “cross education” theory. Theory is that there is crossover from training the good arm to try to prevent atrophy, which is a huge concern, not just because of what we do, but, for recovery purposes. Fast forward from the 18th of January(day I started) to roughly 3 months later, I can definitively state that I’ve had far less atrophy then anticipated. Does it work? I don’t know as I don’t have any other reference, so I’m asking if anyone else has tried. Side note: I was able to incline press the 120lb DB for 6 today-one arm, of course(was doing 140s for 8 pre injury). I’m disproportionately excited about it and just wanted to share.

 

[KingCahoot3627]

I doubt there are any muscle biopsy studies to assess specifically whether the proposed contralateral (other side) training reduces atrophy. But, there are plenty of studies that demonstrate contralateral neurological carry over... think coordination, balance, control.

Example right handed basketball player has Tommy John surgery or a major cuff repair. He shoots left handed foul shots for 6 months while rehabbing his right arm. At 1 year post op when most of his strength is back, his right handed foul shooting percentage is actually improved compared to before the injury.

So dude, I say MAYBE you are on to something.

 

[Bumpygooch]

I doubt there are any muscle biopsy studies to assess specifically whether the proposed contralateral (other side) training reduces atrophy. But, there are plenty of studies that demonstrate contralateral neurological carry over... think coordination, balance, control.

Example right handed basketball player has Tommy John surgery or a major cuff repair. He shoots left handed foul shots for 6 months while rehabbing his right arm. At 1 year post op when most of his strength is back, his right handed foul shooting percentage is actually improved compared to before the injury.

So dude, I say MAYBE you are on to something.

Oh, it’s not MY theory, I just happened across it and used it as an excuse start training again quickly post op.