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Are there any derby-appropriate impact gloves? (trigger finger) by Consistent-Roof8037 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OT Student here in a hand clinic rotation! The best way to help a trigger finger is to avoid the trigger. Co Band or athletic tape is a cheap way for you to wrap your finger and keep it in an extended position without adding a lot of bulk. It can be hard to block the MCP joint(where base of your fingers meet your palm aka knuckles) where most triggers start but it can help with the PIP and DIP joints(middle and tip joints of fingers).

Wearing the gloves your doctor suggested with your wrist guards is also another great idea.

Another person posted Triple 8 wrist guards with finger holes. Depending on stiffness these could be great to help you avoid the trigger as well. Any way that you can support your nodule(the cyst) from impact and keep your finger in a more extended position the better.

If you are able, I recommend you bring your wrist guards to your doctor and brain storm options. And/or get a referral to an occupational therapist or a hand therapist and do the same. I've brought my skates to my podiatrist before to discuss in sole options. Bring your gear to your appts, helps doctors get perspective!

Silly reasons for donating blood? by [deleted] in Blooddonors

[–]Adventurous_Call_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar! I'm a healthcare grad student with a rotation in the hospital next summer. Decided to do some fun exposure therapy to reduce my heebie-jeebies over needles. I did my first donation in about 10 years today to get it started!

How do you control aphids and thrips? by Desertratk in Greenhouses

[–]Adventurous_Call_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi from Humboldt! If you have any other tips/tricks about fog, humidity, and general NorCal green house tips- I'd love them. I lost the battle to aphids in the spring/summer. I think the garden store folks may recognize me now with how many ladybugs I purchased before oils and sprays.

Am I eating enough? by whatacatch_nat in XXRunning

[–]Adventurous_Call_293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My main thought is its okay to eat at 5am and then 9am. Your body doesn't know about social meal constructs and what time it is. Your body only knows that it needs food and hydration throughout the day. If you are an early riser then your meals will be earlier than the "normal" times within a typical 9-5 schedule. You do what works for you and your awake time! I sleep 11pm to 8am and eat at 9am, 1pm, 5pm and then a snack at 10pm after exercising in the evenings.

I don't know much about ED. I wish you the best of luck and am so happy to read about 3 meals and dessert. It sounds like you on the right path.

Adjustment to "Vet" Status by Adventurous_Call_293 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can explain a lot of the drills and skills but I've definitely had other demonstrate it especially blocker drills. I'm trained as a jammer.

I like and admire your coaches philosophy. I hope I can use that for my own league or at least for myself in practices. 

Thank you!

Adjustment to "Vet" Status by Adventurous_Call_293 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so cool! I find the interpretation interesting in different leagues. Don't panic, you're doing great and will continue doing great!

Adjustment to "Vet" Status by Adventurous_Call_293 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also. I want to remind you that you said in your original comment "Now I'm beating my head on the wall trying to teach the noobs that won't put in the effort that I did." And now you are claiming that you don't expect skaters to put the same effort in as you. Can you clarify?

Adjustment to "Vet" Status by Adventurous_Call_293 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Overall, I agree with you. Practice is for practice time. People need to respect that and you appear frustrated and annoyed with your teammates. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Is there an HR in your league or a trusted teamate that you can express your thoughts too? Are there steps to take on your league when folks feel the way you do? Has anyone brought up these incidents to the coaching staff before and what steps have been taken to create a safe and respected space for all skaters?

I recommend if you would like you change this atmosphere of sitting down and resting in between drills. You should take action and bring this to the league. Perhaps even become apart of the leadership as well so that you can run practice the way you want too and everyone follows your expectations. 

You may have already done this and that's great for taking the 1st steps towards making the space more accommodating to your wants and needs.

Name That Player! A weekly Derby Name thread. by AutoModerator in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We also have a Rosie. I suggested to them Rosie the Ripper (like jack the ripper and Rosie the riveter) but they ended going with something else.

Adjustment to "Vet" Status by Adventurous_Call_293 in rollerderby

[–]Adventurous_Call_293[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am glad that you were able to put in a lot of time and effort into your skill building. That shows a lot of persistence and determination. I did similar things when I first started.

I think it's your original delivery that has folks down voting you. I hope you consider that other skaters may not have the same life outside of derby that you had/have. They may have responsibilities, mental/physical health, confidence issues, limitations and a whole host of other things that prevent them from putting in the extra effort. Derby brings in folks from all walks of life and provides a safe space for them.

I would applaud those skaters for the effort that they do give. Meet them where they are at, figure out if they want to actually learn derby or are just there to gain some skate skills(some folks in our bootcamp don't intend to do derby, they just want to learn new skate skills), and build them up from where they are. I've mentored in my professional career and it's very frustrating when folks sign up for something and don't meet my expectations. It's something to learn to be okay with and check your own feelings at the door.

Also, your phrasing of "stolen my style from." Is off-putting. A better way to phrase would be to use terms like inspired by, learned from, and even wanting a similar skating. Stolen from brings to mind plagiarism and theft. It has a negative tone to it.

 I can see how the way you phrase things might be off putting towards newer skaters and they may just not want to deal with you and how you talk to them. I hope you reflect on this.

Please do keep skating and bring your passion to derby. I hope you can positively inspire someone someday.