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  • 1) I agree talk to your GP 2) Swimming or (strangely) walking in the swimming pool. You get resistance from water so moving forward hard, but far less weight is put through your legs/ feet. When I had something similar I found swimming with legs painful at first so breaststroke just with arms was recommended to me. Hope…
    in Been on Crutches for 3 months. Need some advice! Comment by s9812694 February 2014
  • I think the key here is you are allowed a LITTLE weight bearing. As a fellow person who has been on cruches I know where you are coming from, I itched to get back to the gym. But it is not worth making things worse. Crutches are themselves a good arm work out (and abs). Ask your doctor if physio is going to be needed and…
    in Been on Crutches for 3 months. Need some advice! Comment by s9812694 January 2013
  • I woud strongly suggest finding a GOOD running shoe shop. They often have a treadmill in the shop and will video you in some different shoes to see which ones you move in best. If you mention feet/anckle/leg problems they normally know which brands and styles would be best. DO NOT SKIMP ON YOUR SHOES REPLACE THEM AS NEEDED.
    in Ways to avoid shin splints? Comment by s9812694 January 2013
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