Greetings,
I'm new to diving, I'm in a five week OW certification class right now and I'm finding an issue I'm trying to work through. A little background here, due to an injury over 20yrs ago to my right leg, a great doctor and a few surgeries, I wear a KAFO to walk, have a lot of leg weakness, some nerve damage and a nice collection of canes.
Diving is something I've wanted to do since a kid and it took a long time to get the medical clearance to take the class and dream of freedom without the braces. My problem is the right leg is so weak I'm having difficulties with the kicks. Normal flutter kick has me working on a perpetual right turn or a roll. My instructor has let me come for extra practice in the pool without any extra charge but let's be honest neither he nor anyone else at the dive shop or school can relate and help me find a way to compensate so I can experience the freedom I'm longing for.
Is there anyone on this forum with a similar disability who can offer me some advice?
jb
I'm new to diving, I'm in a five week OW certification class right now and I'm finding an issue I'm trying to work through. A little background here, due to an injury over 20yrs ago to my right leg, a great doctor and a few surgeries, I wear a KAFO to walk, have a lot of leg weakness, some nerve damage and a nice collection of canes.
Diving is something I've wanted to do since a kid and it took a long time to get the medical clearance to take the class and dream of freedom without the braces. My problem is the right leg is so weak I'm having difficulties with the kicks. Normal flutter kick has me working on a perpetual right turn or a roll. My instructor has let me come for extra practice in the pool without any extra charge but let's be honest neither he nor anyone else at the dive shop or school can relate and help me find a way to compensate so I can experience the freedom I'm longing for.
Is there anyone on this forum with a similar disability who can offer me some advice?
jb