Broken Leg Work Out tips?

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Kellcom6
Kellcom6 Posts: 4
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I broke my leg the first week of December and can FINALLY put some weight on it. But I'm still on crutches. Any ideas for exercise? I'm a walker/stepper who is down for the count until mid-February.

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  • aimeev2
    aimeev2 Posts: 49 Member
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    I'm in the same situation as you, so I'm curious about the responses. I broke my ankle mid-December and have 3 more weeks in a cast and on crutches. My doctor said crutches are a great workout on their own. I've been doing arm weights but don't know what else to do either. Wheelchair aerobics?
  • coolmomjulia
    coolmomjulia Posts: 24 Member
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    Oh man! What a bummer.

    How about leg lifts? Sit ups? Stand up & touch toes... (Or cast : )

    Good for you for striving to not let this keep you from trying to exercise.

    Julia
  • Michelle_J
    Michelle_J Posts: 362 Member
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    :(

    I can totally relate. I broke my leg & shattered my ankle in 2009 and it still hurts.

    Upper body for sure. Keep your upper body strong.
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
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    Crutches are definitely a great workout on their own! But they hurt like holy heck. I injured my knees earlier this year and boxed - even if I had to sit down and punch the air! Can be a great cardio exercise - and even better with a pair of weights (think 3-5lb because it KILLS your shoulders)

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