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Oh, absolutely! I usually just do it as part of a full workout, so I only do it for a few minutes, but if you're trying to make it your whole routine, just do it for longer and then maybe add in other upper-body cardio. And per my PT, it's very good for shoulders, rotator cuffs, and upper biceps and triceps.
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07-26-21, 03:28 PM | |
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Look up Lisa Ericson's workout on youtube. It's designed for those in wheelchairs and is a cardio workout that's all upper body. There are some others too, but Lisa's workout was originally a video and has high production values. At the very least it'll give you some ideas.
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07-26-21, 03:31 PM | |
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Caroline Jordan on YouTube has a lot of workouts to do with a hurt foot. I haven't tried any of those but I do use her glute and hamstring videos. She's on the chipper and chatty side but I find the workouts I've done have been helpful.
I've never tried my rower with one foot but it seems like Shane Farmer of Dark Horse Rowing on YT shows in one video that you can do it. Seems like maybe you set the injured foot on a skate board or smthg? ETA: I found the Dark Horse Rowing video about rowing while injured. https://youtu.be/xv15zpmpcO4
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07-26-21, 08:47 PM | |
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I am 6 weeks into a broken foot. ... Do you have access to a pool? If so, I highly recommend fluid running (look up H2Go). ALSO: Caroline Jordan has some fun 'hurt foot workouts' available on YouTube. Check 'em out.
FWIW: Rowing was NOT good for my foot, and spinning wasn't good either - involves some torque/movement that jeopardizes repair. ETA: Just noticed that someone else mentioned Caroline Jordan... anyway, here's an endorsement from someone who has done her workouts. |
07-27-21, 12:04 AM | ||
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I had a broken foot in 2013 and don't remember much about it but I think I was able to do a lot in the boot fairly quickly. With this, I'll be 100% nonweight bearing for a long time and then will have months of PT. From what I've seen/heard it's a very long recovery. I suspect spinning (what I've been doing) isn't good for my foot either, but I'm desperate to do something! I've been keeping the resistance low and minimizing standing movements. Today will be my first time doing it with an ankle brace on so maybe that will help. I checked out Caroline Jordan and the other videos mentioned here and they look like good options. Anything is better than sitting around feeling sorry for myself. BTDT when I shattered my ankle years ago and got depressed and gained a ton of weight. There is a Y nearby with a pool, but I don't belong and I hate pools. I have zero tolerance for cold water and the pool is painful for me! I'm a wimp! ETA - how is your recovery going? I remember my broken foot healed well but then I ended up with another injury from my alignment being off from walking with the boot a lot. Erica |
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07-27-21, 12:11 AM | |
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Erica, what did you find out about your injury and how did it happen? Seems like I remember you starting a thread about running and pain or swelling?
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