Injury & Recovery

Recovery Log

Evidence-based injury tracking and recovery protocols for karateka. Log injuries, follow graded return timelines, and understand what actually works — and what doesn't.

3
Active Injuries
4
Protocols
7
Recovery Methods
4
Return Milestones

Personal injury record. Each entry tracks the mechanism, current phase, safe and restricted techniques, and physiotherapist notes. Use this alongside formal medical care — not as a substitute.

MECHANISM

Rotational force during turning kick in kumite. Foot planted, upper body twisted. Immediate lateral pain.

Yes
Swelling
No
Bruising
3/10
Pain at rest
7/10
Pain on move
RESTRICTED TECHNIQUES
✗Mawashi-geri (turning kick)
✗Yoko-geri (side kick)
✗Deep stance work
SAFE TECHNIQUES
✓Upper body blocks
✓Seiza-based arm drills
✓Kihon from chair
CLINICIAN NOTES

Physiotherapist confirmed Grade 1 MCL sprain. No imaging required. Cleared for pool work from day 10.