New Rules of Lifting for Life question

upgetupgetup

Are workarounds offered for specific injuries, or is it more like general advice? Looks like there's hopping stuff in a lot of it, still. Couldn't tell if machines were suggested ever, for anyone, under any circumstances. Ie will this help me work out around a bad foot?

DavPul

This foot bad forever or just on the DL for a few weeks? Do we need a permanent workaround? And are we talking about no squats or are we eliminating all standing or balancing work?

upgetupgetup

It frigging feels like it. Been off almost a month now, but it's chronic (previous injuries). Tentatively tendonitis with OA thrown in. Walking isn't great all the time. Preliminary bloodwork suggests a possible autoimmune thing. It might also be pain referred from the spine. Seeing three docs in two weeks. So actually, no one really knows what's going on.

I was given eversion exercises for the ankle. When I pushed for what I could DO do, I was told no axial loading, but DBs at sides are theoretically ok once my ankle stops being a loser. No deadlifts. I've just started doing leg presses, extensions and curls for lower body resistance, and staying on the bike and in the pool.

So frustrating. Thanks for replying

Sorry - standing and balance work was recommended, yes

(No loading overhead bc of the concern around the spine)

upgetupgetup

Lol, bet you're sorry you asked

DavPul

There's too much going on here. I would ditch NROLFW and get something designed by a professional that was familiar with my limitations.

upgetupgetup

Yeah, I guess you're right. My last PT just did that ultrasound stuff. Feels like too much bull**** to wade through for too much $, but it's got to be done. Wish me luck in finding an affordable, skilled, rehab-minded trainer, lol. Thanks.