03-05-18, 12:33 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Colorado
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I had major foot surgery January 10 and just got out of a boot today! (That's 8 weeks if you're counting.) Even though I was completely non-weight-bearing for the first four weeks, after the stitches came out I could do seated upper body weights, most floorwork (I couldn't bridge up because of the weight in my heels, and I had to do four-legged work on top of my step so my feet hung off because I had a pin in my second toe), and most ab work (planks from the knees). Depending on how heavy your boot is, it can make floorwork and abs significantly challenging!
Another kind VFer recommended I check YouTube for hurt foot videos by Caroline Jordan. Honestly, these were too challenging for me in the early days after surgery, but when I was able to do them, they were good to make me feel like I wasn't losing ALL my cardio fitness. That all said, you should of course ask your doctor about any restrictions, since she has seen your injury first-hand and has the expertise to give you specific recommendations. I've found generally that if you stress to your doctor that you're an active person and want to do as much as possible consistent with your injury. Hope you heal fast and well!
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chair workouts, foot injury, foot surgery, getting better, margaret richard, pahla bowers, seated w, seated workouts |
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