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hip bruises

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:32 pm
by txpolevaulter_k25
my hip started to hurt last week and i looked at it an noticed a big bruise right on my hip bone (the side facing the pole) does anybody else get that or is it like the bruise on the forearm thing because i have that too lol

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:30 am
by SinCity
Is it your left hip?

Did this happen as a result of vaults when bending the pole or stiff pole?

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:19 pm
by txpolevaulter_k25
i am bending the pole

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:12 pm
by SinCity
The hip bruise could be caused by not keeping down pressure on the pole causing it to undbend too early in the vault. I know that is the reason for the forearm bruise. Which at this stage in your vaulting is not a bad thing, As the closeoff becomes more efficient and comfortable this will happen less and less.

Just concentrate on keeping your top hand moving throughout the vault.