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Left foot problems can't exercise advice pls

Curvygalslim
Curvygalslim Posts: 42 Member
edited February 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I am to get my left amputated next year from knee down.it has really hurts when I walk for long or run/jogi tried the elliptical machiney last week and I have been in such pain since then.which exercises can I do that don't require the use of my legs?.kindly advise me

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  • JoeyEffin
    JoeyEffin Posts: 1
    If you can't use your leg for anything, I imagine something like rowing would be a good workout. If you have insurance you may be able to get Physical Therapy as part of your recovery. I think a PT would have some great advice for working out with limbs removed.
    Good luck, I hope for a speedy recovery!
  • Curvygalslim
    Curvygalslim Posts: 42 Member
    Thank you...will definitely look into rowing.:smile:
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Have you tried any swimming? I find that if I put one of those wedge shaped things between my legs that you use to work on your upper body alignment, stroke, and breathing, I take my legs out of it but still get a great core and upper body workout.
  • rarieda
    rarieda Posts: 1
    :bigsmile: I think Rowing is a fantastic idea.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Pistol squats, swimming, but a lot depends on your prosthesis. See an exercise physiologist, but I've seen vets do just about everything post-amputation.
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