Fell off treadmill
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I am so sore. Still. I fell off a treadmill 4 days ago. Im still sore. Nothing is busted. I was a klutz - right foot hit left leg and down I went. Only thing really broken is my pride. Has anyone else experienced this. Its still sore after 4 days. How long does it take to heal so I can get back on a treadmill?
Thanks.
-Guy-
Thanks.
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It all depends on how badly you hurt yourself and how fast you heal. Have you been seen by a doctor to make sure everything is ok?0
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yep. nothing broken except my pride. deep brusing in my back muscles and elbow. So, I think I will probably go at a slower pace for a shorter time just to stimulate those muscles but nothing like the 5 or 6 miles that I had been walking.0
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It's been a fear of mine, but so far I've managed to avoid it. I would say give it a go on the treadmill again, nice and steady, and if the pain is exacerbated by the walking then stop again. If it's just bruising you'll probably be ok, but be aware of any other warning signs.0
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Sorry that happened! I worry about it as well, but fortunately (touch wood) it hasn't happened. I walk at work with a treadmill desk, and log usually around 5-7 hours a day on that thing. Mine is wide though, and that helps with the drift. Did you simply drift onto the side? The narrow decks could have that happen easily, as with the shorter decks. If it is your treadmill and it is short and narrow, you might want to consider an upgrade. If it belongs to the gym and is short and narrow, see if you can find a wider one, if that indeed was the issue.
Hope all heals quickly, including your pride. The important thing is that you are okay.0 -
A soak in some epsom salt might help0
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I have lost my footing, but have not taken a complete tumble..........yet. It is a fear of mine though.0
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So sorry you got hurt, I would think a deep bruise may take a few weeks to feel back to normal but take it slow and just do what you can, if it hurts then stop. Maybe find a way to add swimming in to your workout instead till you feel 100%. I have fallen walking up stairs , total klutz here myself.0
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My parents used to keep the "dreadmill" in our garage. Super hot out there, but it was fine with lots of water. I got to a run and all was fine until i twisted my ankle. I grabbed onto the rails quickly because letting go would mean being thrown back into my dad's work trailer. I hit my knees, skinned them up pretty good, then they went out from under me and I flipped to my side and skinned my right calf. The stupid connecter didn't break the connection until a few seconds after the skinning of my right leg.
I was probably... 17 or 18? I have been on a treadmill once since then and it was only because my trainer was trying to determine my target heart rate.0 -
Blimey - I didn't realise you meant this literally. I thought it was a variation on 'fallen off the wagon'!
I once got a concussion when I got distracted on the treadmill. I got flung off and cracked my head against the wall behind.
It's good to keep mobile while you recover (if, that is, you are correct and your injury isn't significant) but do go gently and carefully.
I wish you the speediest of recoveries.0 -
A soak in some epsom salt might help
Yes, absolutely!0 -
Never fell off but I lost my balance and jumped off to the side once. I don't wear the kill switch cord so it could have been bad had I fallen on the belt.0
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Sorry to hear you got hurt. I fell once but was blessed to have my husband there and some how he caught me. Deep bruising can take 6 weeks to completely heal. I use Village Naturals Therapy Mineral bath soak. 15 minutes before bed in a warm, not hot, bath does wonders. It comes in crystal and liquid form. I prefer the crystals. Wish you the best and a quick recovery.
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I am so sore. Still. I fell off a treadmill 4 days ago. Im still sore. Nothing is busted. I was a klutz - right foot hit left leg and down I went. Only thing really broken is my pride. Has anyone else experienced this. Its still sore after 4 days. How long does it take to heal so I can get back on a treadmill?
Thanks.
-Guy-
you're sore man, you took a few knocks. Take some anti-inflams, and just take some down time. If it's a week and you're not getting better, see a doctor.0 -
Yup, I stepped wrong, hit the non moving part of the treadmill with one foot, went down onto my knee on the leg that was still on the moving part and it shot me backwards into another row of treadmills behind me. All I could do was kind of lie there and laugh for a minute. I banged my knee up pretty good but with some ice and ibuprofen and I was back on a few days later. I didn't let it get to me, so what if there was a guy in the gym who giggled every time he saw me walk in.0
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It's not your fault, man.
Treadmills are evil and tripping you is the least of your concerns.
Start running outdoors.0 -
I am so sore. Still. I fell off a treadmill 4 days ago. Im still sore. Nothing is busted. I was a klutz - right foot hit left leg and down I went. Only thing really broken is my pride. Has anyone else experienced this. Its still sore after 4 days. How long does it take to heal so I can get back on a treadmill?
Thanks.
-Guy-
you're sore man, you took a few knocks. Take some anti-inflams, and just take some down time. If it's a week and you're not getting better, see a doctor.
Was just going to say the same. Strains, sprains and contusions take time to heal. Sometimes these things take up to 6 weeks. If you continue to have the same amount of pain for more than a week, it may be worth visiting the doctor. I just strained my left hip - it's not so bad that I can't stop working out but I'm sore. Ice and ibuprofen seems to help. Just don't overdose on the ibuprofen.0 -
happens man. Listen to ur body0
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Nearly a couple of times but so far I have been lucky.0
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My dog jumped on when I was on the treadmill one time. Luckily did not fall but it was close. I did feel bad though because I accidentally stepped on his foot. He has not done that since though0
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happened to me more than once - but I am a total klutz! My PT says I am the only person he knows who can hit themselves with a kettlebell every time! I always have a nice line in bruises and grazes.
Hope you heal soon!0
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