Dangit !! Dr said "no more running" now what

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  • konerusp
    konerusp Posts: 247 Member
    once i developed Patella Femoral Syndrome(problem with knees)- i had to cut down and stop running.
    after 6 weeks of Physical therapy I switched to weight training and yoga/pilates.after 6 months i now do around 20 mins on the elliptical,but almost all of my workout is from weight/circuit training.

    I cannot do long hauls on cardio-since i really end up immobile for the entire week if i overdo.
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    My immediate reaction was to get a different doctor! My Dr. is working with me on a knee issue and the last thing he wants me to do is to stop. He feels that there has got to be a way around it. I agree with everyone else though in that there are different types of good cardio available and you should look into those and the weight room.

    I wish I could find a doctor like yours!!! I cannot seem to find a doctor who understands a runner!
  • ahmommy
    ahmommy Posts: 316 Member
    I would not run against doctor's orders with a possible achilles injury. It could make the strain worse, or it could even cause the tendon to tear since it's already weakened. Then you would have a major recovery and much more down time.

    I developed achilles tendonitis in August and was told not to do my regular workouts anymore (I was doing the 30 day shred). I was also told not to even walk for exercise, although normal daily walking was okay. My doctor said it was okay for me to ride our stationary bike for cardio. So I did that and also started upper body strength training. I avoided lifting anything heavy with my legs, like squats, lunges, deadlifts. I did continue to pick up and carry my baby and my older daughter (3.5 years, ~40 pounds). It took about two weeks for me to feel no pain anymore, but I've decided that it's time for me to switch to lifting weights anyway, as I'm very close to my goal weight.

    Good luck! I was very disappointed when my doctor told me I couldn't continue with my workout, but I know that it was best for me in the long run. You have to be healthy all the way around.
  • Ruthe8
    Ruthe8 Posts: 423 Member
    Call your doctor and ask what you can do. I don't know why you didn't ask at the time, but you can just call the office.
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    Biking should keep the weight off nicely! Do not be afraid to push yourself and take the hilly routes ;)
  • cvcman
    cvcman Posts: 438 Member
    Ok again,, I did ask the Dr what I could do, he said eliptical and biking maybe Nordiac trac...I biked 21 miles this morning in 1 hour and 3 minutes....I have no problem doing that everyday and even more on the weekends..I do enjoy the running and think it is more of a workout than biking..
    Now the Dr is sending for phy therpy on Mnday to a guy that is supposed to be the best ! The Dr said it will probably be 3 to 6 weeks of no running..
    What would be a good weight regiume ? Upper body....3 sets of 15 dumbell curls,flys, wrist curls ???
    I figure my legs are strong enough with all the biking I do..I have no pain when biking and I tried the Nordiac track last night with no pain....
  • ahmommy
    ahmommy Posts: 316 Member
    Well I'm no expert, but I started out with bench press (using dumbells at first then moved to the bar), bicep curls, tricep curls, and overhead presses with dumbells for my shoulders. I also do crunches for core strength. All of this was at home (we have a basic weight set). Do enough weight that you can do three sets of 10, but struggling by the end. Don't take a lot of time in between reps, you want to keep your heart rate up. Check into Stronglifts 5x5 if you'd like more structure, I've heard very good things about it.

    I had started working in lunges and deadlifts, but I'm back to just upper body after having some minor surgery on my foot (unrelated) this week.
  • cvcman
    cvcman Posts: 438 Member
    I did 45 miles today on my bike and weights after supper.....
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
    I'm in the same boat as you. Sprained my ankle & pulled my peroneal tendon. I'm doing biking & swimming.
    Even if you feel like you can do the elliptical I'd be very careful about that. I did it the elliptical at first and ended up dislocating that tendon, it rolled up over my ankle because I was turning my foot in to compensate.
    I haven't run in a month and miss it terribly!
    Wishing you the best of luck and quick healing!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Swimming? I doubt the elliptical is OK since it stresses the same muscles as running, but I'm not a doctor (and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night), so I'd confirm that with yours.

    The elliptical is easier on your joints because there is no pounding on the ground.
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    I looked at your diary. If you're worried about gaining weight then I would start with logging your food. It is much more about diet than exercise.
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    I had a cracked wrist joint in a pressure cast and ignored the doctors orders and over-used it for a week. That dislocated the position by a millimeter and left a bump in the joint and caused a permanent problem. I am now threatened by possible arthritis later. The risk of surgery making it worse made that a non-option.
  • bms34b
    bms34b Posts: 401 Member
    Weight training.. it's better for fat loss anyways than cardio.

    this!
  • indygal76
    indygal76 Posts: 283 Member
    I am in the same boat as you. I hurt my It band in July. No running for me either. I have been cycling, swiming, pilates, walking and weiht lifting. You must rest some too in order to heal.
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    I saw a couple people say to get another doctor because yours told you no running, but I have to disagree, your doctor is right: I pulled the flexor hallicus tendon in my ankle two years ago (hard to believe that I damaged the dancer's tendon and I wasn't dancing, but I digress) but I didn't realize what had happened because I wasn't feeling pain, just had off and on swelling, because I kept doing activities (I was jogging and taking kickboxing using a bag) I tore the tendon. Dr said if I had come in when I first pulled it and gotten therapy it would have been a temporary thing of no running, no impact kickboxing, but because I went too far, I may never be able to do them again.
    Once I was able to be back on it, my therapist gave me exercises to build the tendon back up and recommended that I could dance (no jumps, no turkish drops) walk, bike, swim, yoga, and weights. They didn't recommend an elliptical because it still had some impact to it and the tendon was still fragile at the beginning.
    It's been two years, but at the beginning of this year I was able to start jogging again (in intervals) I still can't do impact kickboxing, and I may never be able to wear heels for longer than 2 hours (provided I don't spend the whole time on my feet.)

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