foot injury
donnao1117
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I just started to see some real success on this program, and have injured my foot and will be in boot for at least 4 more weeks....any ideas for exercise? I do not want to fail, or get off track. i have gained back about 1.5 lbs in the last 2 weeks from non activity and being in the boot...Help...
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Can you do a stationary bike? Swimming?0
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Exercise bike? Ab work. Upper body?0
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ok I did this 3 weeks ago also in a boot no weight on foot. watch calorie intake drink lots of water do upper body weights. I am still losing only about a lb a week.0
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To be completely honest, when I broke my foot back in January I tossed the boot and crutches into the back of my car and carried on with every day life. Did it feel good? No? Was it a good idea to run, walk, keep on it? Probably not. Did I do it anyway? Yup. My foot is fine. Aside from the ocassional soreness it's healed and walking/jogging on it didn't damage it further. (The 1,000 medical bill damaged my pride, I can tell you that.)
Besides the point.
If you're not comfortable with walking on it, then don't. Yes it will hurt, especially if it's broken. However, there's a very large chance it'll heal just fine whether you use the stupid boot or not.0 -
Punches can help keep your cardio up, maybe some ab work?0
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You can sit in a chair and use weights and/or stretch bands for upper body. You could lay on the floor and exercise your good leg a bit, but not too much or it won't match your casted foot. As you sit in the chair, you can lean forward and back, and side to side. Look up 'isometrics'. You flex your muscles while you are sitting or standing, like your stomach and butt.0
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Pool workouts are great...typically you can even do things like water aerobics, water running, etc... even with a foot injury because its your foot doesn't get as much impact as it would if you weren't in the water.
Exercise bike (if your doctor says its okay)
Upper body strength training and Abs0 -
Row machine? Weights?0
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To be completely honest, when I broke my foot back in January I tossed the boot and crutches into the back of my car and carried on with every day life. Did it feel good? No? Was it a good idea to run, walk, keep on it? Probably not. Did I do it anyway? Yup. My foot is fine. Aside from the ocassional soreness it's healed and walking/jogging on it didn't damage it further. (The 1,000 medical bill damaged my pride, I can tell you that.)
Besides the point.
If you're not comfortable with walking on it, then don't. Yes it will hurt, especially if it's broken. However, there's a very large chance it'll heal just fine whether you use the stupid boot or not.
^^... This! I broke my ankle back in June and was tired of being told to sit around in the cast and wait for it to heal. I started walking, then jogging and now I'm running. Does it hurt like a MF sometimes?..yup. But it's better than the alternative...sitting around and chunking up again.0 -
I just started to see some real success on this program, and have injured my foot and will be in boot for at least 4 more weeks....any ideas for exercise? I do not want to fail, or get off track. i have gained back about 1.5 lbs in the last 2 weeks from non activity and being in the boot...Help...
I'm recovering from a foot injury myself. I would say don't push it. It's better to fully heal. Watch what you eat, start walking when you can, and do some upper body exercises when you're up to it.0 -
When I had foot surgery in November, I was weight bearing in my boot, but completely unstable. I focused on ab work and upper body workouts with light dumbbells (shoulder presses, seated flys, seated triceps extensions, presses while lying down, and so on). I also did some pilates. Basically anything to get moving without standing. Hope this helps and that your foot feels better soon!0
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Hi I broke my foot in Nov and was in a fiberglass cast. I bought a tape off ebay called jodi stoloves dancing around the world. It was a exercise tape you did sitting in a chair. I must say it was challenging the cast came off and i was never able to get through the whole tape. Maybe give it a try you can see a sample on utube. just put in her name. Best wishes
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I can definately relate. I'm just coming off of a foot injury and surgery. I couldn't exercise like I wanted for about 3 months. It sucked so bad. I gained back 10 pounds and did a lot of pity eating. (If I'd have stayed on my food plan I wouldn't have gained that much back ) What I was able to do with my trainer was the exercise bike using the foot that wasn't injured to keep the pedals going. I also did some light weights (machine) for the lower body and kept up with the weights I was using for my upper body. I couldn't do leg presses, but I could do leg curls and extensions. After my stitches came out I could so some light water aerobics, Good luck with your recovery. It just takes time to heal. If you would like to add me as a friend, I'd love that.0
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Would you be able to do a little hula hooping? It gives you a combination of cardio and core toning, without a lot of moving around. I have a three-pound weighted hoop that gives me a pretty good workout.0
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you will be set back physically, but you really need to rest your foot/body. just cut your calories back. you'll be ok0
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Wow,all these wonderful ideas....my pilates instructor also suggested stationary bike, and i would love to swim, but may have to stick to "finning" as my shoulder acts up, and i love doing at least a mile in the pool....gave that up....but long bursts of kicking may bring the heart rate up also......Thank you, will try some things this week and report progress!0
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oh matchbox girl...u are fortunate to have youth on your side...my foot injury was from a few years ago, and never really healed right....i deep reinsuring it, and always had soreness on the inside of my ankle/foot....just thought that was age...but after several doctors have found out it is an "extra" bone in my foot, that is wreaking havoc with my tendons and ligaments...so, don't ignore your pain! I have received many wonderful ideas today...thank you for responding!0
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hmmm. sounds like it can help with some stress issues also....who teaches you how to do
punches?"0 -
you will be set back physically, but you really need to rest your foot/body. just cut your calories back. you'll be ok
I actually agree with this.
We can guess and suggest what you can do, but some of the stuff might injure you further, and make it a permanent issue.
From experience, I'd suggest losing weight through a change in diet.
I've lost 40lbs without lifting a finger. Would I recommend it for healthy, uninjured individuals? No.0 -
i would say sit down and box. you can still get your heart rate up. any other arm exercises0
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I just started to see some real success on this program, and have injured my foot and will be in boot for at least 4 more weeks....any ideas for exercise? I do not want to fail, or get off track. i have gained back about 1.5 lbs in the last 2 weeks from non activity and being in the boot...Help...
How did you gain 1.5 lbs... obviously something is wrong with your diet. Maybe you should take the four weeks you have until you don't have wear the boot anymore and really focus on fixing your diet. Having a proper diet is more important than exercise.0 -
To be completely honest, when I broke my foot back in January I tossed the boot and crutches into the back of my car and carried on with every day life. Did it feel good? No? Was it a good idea to run, walk, keep on it? Probably not. Did I do it anyway? Yup. My foot is fine. Aside from the ocassional soreness it's healed and walking/jogging on it didn't damage it further. (The 1,000 medical bill damaged my pride, I can tell you that.)
Besides the point.
If you're not comfortable with walking on it, then don't. Yes it will hurt, especially if it's broken. However, there's a very large chance it'll heal just fine whether you use the stupid boot or not.
^^... This! I broke my ankle back in June and was tired of being told to sit around in the cast and wait for it to heal. I started walking, then jogging and now I'm running. Does it hurt like a MF sometimes?..yup. But it's better than the alternative...sitting around and chunking up again.
I would be really carful with this type of advice... if you do more damage you could be out of action for a very long time.
I'm just getting back in to my hiking after developing tendinitis in my ankle, while I was not hiking I took up dragon boating (it’s a bit like rowing).
Just use more upper body and eat right till you can get back on it.0 -
Definately make sure you keep the boot on and dont push to quickly. I had foot problems for 2 years still have to wear a brace all because I pushed myself when I shpildnt have. As long as it doesnt hurt to walk you still can. Or maybe even ride the recimbant bike. There is not the pressure or resistance of the regular bike. You can still do all the upper body work. Just make sure you verify things with foot doctor first.0
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Here's the thing: I don't know what kind of foot injury it is.
Is it fractured?
Is it broken?
Is it sprained?
Is it bruised?
Is it bloody?
Is it open?
I swear to you, a doctor will hand you crutches and a boot if you have a cut on the top of your toe. So, this is for you and your doc to determine. No one on here, including me, can tell you how far to push yourself.0 -
Well spoken, Matchbox girl. About 2 years ago I tore my achilles on my right foot by not stretching out well enough before using the treadmill. (boy, did I learn from that how important that was) I had two choices; surgery of let it heal on it's own. I decided that if it could heal it would be stronger than cutting it and letting it grow back, It took a tremendous amount of time (over a year) for it to heal. I just took my time, added supplements that helped, and only exercised with what I could that didn't contribute with hurting it worse. You need to learn what you can and can't do. Go slowly. Since you are female I would suggest a calcium supplement. Make sure it is absorbable. Puritan's Pride makes the one the wife and I use. Also, certain vegetable and fruits are high in calcium. It should help the bones to heal faster, also. A good dose of vitamin D will also help the calcium to work better. Good luck!
Here is a link that has some good info.
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-calcium.php0
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