Elliptical with ankle injury

Sara2525
Sara2525 Posts: 50 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Have any of you ever used an elliptical with a mild ankle injury? I am a runner but I am trying to lay off because of a sore ankle. I have never used an elliptical and am wondering if it would cause any aggravation to my injury.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    With my stress fracture (Fibula, not a weight bearing bone), my doctor said no running and no elliptical, but the exercise bike was ok.
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    Why risk further injury? Could mean an increase in the amount of time it'll take you to heal.
  • Sara2525
    Sara2525 Posts: 50 Member
    That's why I'm asking because I have never used one, I'm not sure if it would aggravate the injury or if it would be fine. My ankle hurts when I run and it is pounding on the ground. I've been told the elliptical is different. Doing nothing for 6 to 8 weeks really is not an option so I'm trying to find alternatives to the running.

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