I injured myself doing Bar Method - should I quit?

[bfit]

I wrote a few weeks ago to this forum about how much I was enjoying Bar Method classes at a studio. Well, now I have a sore tendon (which is getting better) in one of my big toes, and I think it's from standing on my tip toes barefoot in the classes. There is one instructor in particular who is really "strict" about standing high up on your toes, and she comes over and shoves her foot under the back and bottom of your foot to force your toes up higher. I can handle an inch or so of elevation, but being a lot higher than that really stresses my feet. It was right after she did that in a class that I noticed this injury. I'm undecided on what to do about the classes once I recover. Would the exercises be effective if I'm not on my toes? Should I explain to the instructors why I don't want to be high on my toes? Should I talk to this particular instructor who I think caused my injury? I was really getting a lot out of the classes, but I don't want to get injured again.

[topfitmama]

Originally Posted by bfit

There is one instructor in particular who is really "strict" about standing high up on your toes, and she comes over and shoves her foot under the back and bottom of your foot to force your toes up higher. I can handle an inch or so of elevation, but being a lot higher than that really stresses my feet. It was right after she did that in a class that I noticed this injury.

I can't believe an instructor did that to you.

[bzar]

Originally Posted by topfitmama

I can't believe an instructor did that to you.

me too. i think she caused it.

[lizr]

yikes! I have arthritis in both big toes so I have to modify a lot of those postures. I had a discount on a month of bar method streaming but I think I will pass.

I'm sorry that happened to you- I wouldn't continue.

[Joni O]

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

[bubbles76]

Originally Posted by Joni O

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

This. I know in my yoga class, the first thing the instructor does is ask if anyone has injuries or limitations. I find it very poor practice that the BM studio instructor didn't do the same. Or if they did, and you let them know of your limitations, it's even worse that the instructor chose to ignore them.

[Karla25]

Originally Posted by Joni O

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

This is excellent advice from Joni. You will help the instructor become a better teacher and management should revise their policy about teacher/student interaction. They might not even have a policy. I wouldn’t want anyone touching me during a workout without consulting me first.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’ve learned a lesson. If I take a live class, I will ask the instructor beforehand not to make any adjustments -verbal suggestions only. I’m also easily injured and it takes me a long time to recover. Prayers for you to have a speedy recovery.

[hypnomoon]

Originally Posted by Joni O

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

Exactly!! If this instructor touched you without asking permission first, it's in violation of any ethical certification. This instructor could hurt someone else and the management would want to know about this. Create a 'paper trail' for yourself too. Even if you signed a waiver, this is a serious matter.

[rhbrand]

Originally Posted by Joni O

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

This times 1000

[shoegoddess]

Originally Posted by Joni O

I think you should talk to the instructor, tell her you need to modify - and to stay away from you. I think the manager should also know about this harmful instructor. Even though you probably signed a waiver, the club is still responsible for your safety. You didn’t injure yourself she injured you.

That!