Workouts Post Surgery
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AlexiaP13
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having ACL and MCL surgery. Need in-place cardio, arms, and abs exercises for the first few weeks post surgery.
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Good question alexia, I've also been thinking about this, currently laying here with triple fractures to left hand tibula and fibula, need to do something.
Can I ask what ACL and MCL are.0 -
When I broke my leg last fall and was immobilized for six weeks, I did workouts at home - upper body, for example, so I wouldn't stress the part in a cast. I did chair Zumba as well for some cardio. It's difficult but you can do things like push ups and crunches without using your legs.0
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bladebiker wrote: »Good question alexia, I've also been thinking about this, currently laying here with triple fractures to left hand tibula and fibula, need to do something.
Can I ask what ACL and MCL are.
The ACL and MCL are on the inside and outside of your knee, they keep the kneecap in place. I tore them both.
You say you hurt your hand...your still able to run correct? Because cardio and any ab or leg work would be good for your situation.0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »When I broke my leg last fall and was immobilized for six weeks, I did workouts at home - upper body, for example, so I wouldn't stress the part in a cast. I did chair Zumba as well for some cardio. It's difficult but you can do things like push ups and crunches without using your legs.
Chair ZUMBA?? Where can I find that at?0 -
When I had my ACL surgery, I didn't feel like doing anything the first couple weeks post-surgery. Focus on recovery first, it will take a lot of your energy.0
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I lost quite a bit of muscle in the leg that I had the surgery on because my doctor had me in one of those straight leg splints for a couple weeks when I was up moving around. And I was on crutches not allowed to put weight on that leg for a couple weeks as well.
I'm sure you will have to go to a physical therapist afterwards to regain mobility in your knee, so talk to them about this. They probably have exercises that you can do to maintain muscle while in recovery. I hope everything goes well!0 -
No my leg, left hand tibula and fibula have multiple fractures I'm currently laid up right now with two metal poles going down through my knee to my ankle. I almost lost the lower part of my leg.0
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