Bad Ankle

bethkennedy24
bethkennedy24 Posts: 4
edited December 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I had surgery on my leg/ankle a couple of years ago and now have a plate and a few screws in it. I've tried keeping my exercises low impact, but even doing the elliptical machine and treadmill really bother it. Any suggestions?

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  • FixItDuck
    FixItDuck Posts: 112 Member
    Cycling or swimming. What about some hill walking?
  • adamon04
    adamon04 Posts: 1
    Have you tried wrapping your ankle in an Ace bandage? That might help somewhat ...help to keep it stable. I don't have a plate or screws in my ankle, but I have a condition in my foot that makes my ankle weak, so I can relate a little bit. I use the type of bandage that velcro's around my foot and ankle, and it's made a huge difference. I'm not sure what kind of sneaker you wear, but crosstrainers are great for walking, aerobics and cardio equipment. I hope things get better for you. Try not to push yourself too hard, especially if it hurts. Good luck!
  • ariant23
    ariant23 Posts: 161 Member
    I too have bad ankles (though no metallic hardware), and I love SOME elliptical machines. Others are TERRIBLE. Have you tried out all the different ones at your gym? Maybe keep it at the lowest incline, should reduce extension/flexion (or whatever it's called from point to flex).

    Swimming is def. good. It's the only form of cardio I really enjoy. plus you get inherent weight-bearing bonuses (water resistance), and you can do all sorts of stuff to make it more interesting.

    I'd ask your orthopedist about braces / support if you can.
  • LilGiselle21
    LilGiselle21 Posts: 110 Member
    I have a weak left ankle I wear a brace whenever I workout. I don't run on the treadmill just walk. I do a lot of Zumba and here and there the pain gets bad. Massage a lot. But def notice a difference when not using the ace bandage.
  • bethkennedy24
    bethkennedy24 Posts: 4
    Thanks guys, I haven't tried using a bandage yet - hopefully that will make the difference for me too! I want to try out those kind of shoes too, mine are just basic running shoes I think.
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