Exercising with Injury

kwatson28
kwatson28 Posts: 31
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone! I'm curious as to what exercises I could do so I'm not sitting on my butt anymore. Long story short, I am waiting to get a biopsy on a hip injury that my doctor is concerned about. So I'm limited to crutches as it hurts to walk/lift my left leg. It isn't much fun and I don't like to be inactive. I've done a bit of swimming and it helps ..but the weather hasn't cooperated for that.

Basically, what are some good workouts/exercises I could do without putting strain on my hip until it's all better? It's a fairly stinky situation but I don't want to rot on the couch!

Thanks! :)

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  • LMotiram
    LMotiram Posts: 20 Member
    Maybe some arm or core focused workouts on youtube? Would something like Walk Away the Pounds be a possibility?
  • kwatson28
    kwatson28 Posts: 31
    Arms would definitely be an option, especially since they like to wave when I wave lol. But the only thing with walking is that I have to be very careful as it is easy to aggravate. Doctor wanted me on crutches, so I have to be gentle with that. It isn't much fun being a couch bum :)

    Thanks for your suggestion!
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    Check out videos on YouTube. Look for 'chair exercises' . My mom had limited mobility and still was able to get good workouts from her chair. I know there will be some you shouldn't do if they involve your hip, but there are many you could definitely do.

    Good luck, and wishes for quick healing.
  • kwatson28
    kwatson28 Posts: 31
    I never thought about chair exercises! I was doing pilates for a while through blogilates on YouTube until the old injury decided to flare up badly. I'll check it out! Thank you!
  • HelenaCavanaugh
    HelenaCavanaugh Posts: 14 Member
    Maybe Seated Resistance Band exercises?

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