Tendonitis, any workout ideas?

faithstimenow
faithstimenow Posts: 99 Member
edited November 16 in Fitness and Exercise
I have tendonitis in right ankle, and am trying to think of cardio/workouts that won't affect my injury. Any suggestions?

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  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    You should treat temdonitis with the respect it deserves. its an injury, so be careful you dont make it worse.

    That said anything thats upper body could work.

    Krankl machine, rope machine, maybe swimming. just be carefyl as the best treatment is rest. the rower and bike are not weight bearing, but it all depends on the nature of your injury.
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    You could try swimming? The front crawl might move the ankle too much but other strokes like the sidestroke should be okay.

    I'm dealing with tendinosis in my shoulder and I'm going through physical therapy for it since it's been ongoing for 4 months now.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    I only do water workouts or swim when my tendonitis flares up.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    speed bag..
  • kpw818
    kpw818 Posts: 113 Member
    I would look at switching to strength/weight lifting exercises for awhile. I had tendonitis in my right leg/ankle (Posterior Tibialis Tendon) and couldn't really do any weight bearing cardio for months (no running, no biking, nothing). I supplemented with weights 4 x a week and really improved my overall strength. Funny during that time I also lost a few pounds. I tend to gain with running (105 to 112-115)

    I'm actually having some knee issues that may be tendonitis. It still hasn't went away, so I think a trip to the PT is on order. I can run on it, but it is sore afterwards. I've only ran a total of 4 miles in two weeks so its a bummer, but seems to be ever so slightly improving with relative rest.

    Anyway, good luck, and if you are interested in any specific weight exercises--let me know!
  • faithstimenow
    faithstimenow Posts: 99 Member
    Thank you everyone. I found some arm workouts that I can do from home. I did air speed bag this morning. I love swimming and water aerobics... I haven't done either in forever. I think I am going to add in strength/weight lifting. I think with all this awesome advice, I am off to a great start!
  • lulucitron
    lulucitron Posts: 366 Member
    Restorative yoga class would help too.
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    what does your dr say?
  • faithstimenow
    faithstimenow Posts: 99 Member
    Go on Monday.... 1st follow up since ER...
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