Exercising post-surgery

superfringe
superfringe Posts: 16 Member
edited November 16 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I had an operation on my foot last week and have 2-6 weeks before I will have full use again.

I can hobble around on my heel but can't put full pressure on the rest of my foot.

After 5 days of watching TV I'm bored and want to do some exercise! I desperately don't want to put weight on as it will make my full recovery harder.

I would appreciate any exercise ideas I can try? I'm thinking sit ups and hand weights for strength but would like to do some cardio too...

Thanks :)

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  • elfin168
    elfin168 Posts: 202 Member
    http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/exercises-people-crutches-11465.html
  • elfin168
    elfin168 Posts: 202 Member
    crawling races :D swimming? hopping?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    Google seated cardio chair boxing!
  • Fallfrenzy
    Fallfrenzy Posts: 118 Member
    A question worth asking your doc is if you prohibited from exercising on a stationary bicycle? I would think that would not put pressure on your foot if you keep it at a lighter tension. Just a thought and not sure if you have access to one.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    After the incision is closed maybe swimming
  • superfringe
    superfringe Posts: 16 Member
    Thanks for replies :)

    I gave an exercise bike at home but the operation was between my toes on the top of my foot so I'd have to put my foot through and just use my heel to peddle... I may try it out tomorrow morning and see how it feels!

    Otherwise cardio I can do whilst sitting is good, I will look at chair boxing :)
  • Neckita
    Neckita Posts: 33 Member
    I would say take really easy for a few months! I overdid it after my surgery and my body has yet to fully recover. My Dr. told me that my active fitness level was good going into surgery but that athletes tend to have complications post surgery because pain receptors are not as sharp/present for someone who is highly athletic. Play it safe, get a persinal trainer or physical therapist for a few months. :):)
  • superfringe
    superfringe Posts: 16 Member
    That's a good point :) I don't want to overdo it I just want to make sure I don't gain anything... I'm off my feet for at least 2 weeks :( maybe some weight training will be enough!
  • Alisonswim46
    Alisonswim46 Posts: 208 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    After the incision is closed maybe swimming
    After about 3 weeks post ankle surgery I got in the water and did some very light swimming and aqua jogging. However, I was guide by a doctor before I went to the pool. Check with the doc first!

  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    seated work with small had weights. or the chair exercise videos.
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