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Post by devak on Apr 13, 2007 16:30:23 GMT 1
My son throws at Penn State.
I notice in many video clips that throwers wear a back brace, from which he would benefit.
Can anyone recommend a good, comfortable make & model, please?
Penn Relays and the Big Ten Championship are coming soon...
Thanks
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Post by jeremy on Apr 13, 2007 17:00:45 GMT 1
Some where them for support (leather belt with buckle $5 from Wallmart), others wear them for warmth (wetsuit type material with velcro $15). others wear them because everyone else does!!
Make and model not too important (that's just in my opinion)
Good luck to your son.
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Post by wez on Apr 13, 2007 17:06:43 GMT 1
It depends why he needs one, alot of javelin throwers have got bad backs and can hardly keep themselves together without one, but they are a bit restrictive so its better not to use one if you don't really need it. There are 2 basic types the neoprene wrap which just keeps your back warm so it is in better condition or then the ones with built in plastic supports for when your back can't do the job on its own. If you only need the warm belt then anything neoprene will do. As to the extra supportive models there are several types and it kind of depends on the person as to which you prefer, remembering also that it needs to be a good fit if it going to support you well. I've found the mcdavid universal to be very supportive but it is quite restrictive to twisting movements like throwing javelin and its perhaps not as wide as it could be. www.mcdavidusa.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=93&DEPARTMENT_ID=57Vulcan also do good back supports www.vulkansupports.co.uk/vulkan/distance/products.php?cat=7&pid=22The there 2 types one with plastic supports built in and another which also has wrap around compression straps like the mcdavid, i use the former as i find the straps too restrictive and in my opinion is probably the best one for javelin throwing. Of course if your back problem is chronic then you should go for the most supportive model with compression straps and all. Then again you really shouldn't be throwing if that is the case- although one famous man called Jan did. I should probably mention that i have spent a considerable part of my youth out with a back injury and i wear a belt because i have to, but if your technique is good and your back is healthy there is no need to start wearing them just because everyone els is.
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Post by robyn2012 on Apr 13, 2007 17:40:03 GMT 1
Yeah I have to wear a back belt because I have lower back problems! I also usually have a massage for my back and shoulders to losen them off aswell!
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Post by devak on Apr 17, 2007 15:57:30 GMT 1
Thanks for you feedback. I will follow up and keep you posted. (By the way: Tanner Evak - PSU: 217') Dan
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Post by wez on Apr 17, 2007 16:37:51 GMT 1
Thats about 66m, not half bad for a youngster!
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Post by Bionic on Apr 17, 2007 17:01:43 GMT 1
Wez: "It depends why he needs one, alot of javelin throwers have got bad backs and can hardly keep themselves together without one, but they are a bit restrictive so its better not to use one if you don't really need it."
I have to agree with this. Some of the back problems experienced by throwers can largely be due to the positions that they are creating just before the throw and many of these throwers use back braces/supports as an aid. Maybe your son is over arching (creating the bow shape) in order to try to create the optimum angle to throw. You/His coach might be best to take another look at this position and see if it is this over compensation that is causing his back problems.
Hope this helps
Louise
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