Exercising with a fractured foot

ddj · 03-02-18, 09:42 PM

This morning as I was coming downstairs, I missed the last step and did not land well. My feet bothered me all day, so I finally went to the podiatrist to get x-rays and see what kind of damage I'd done. I have fractured my fifth metatarsal on my right foot and am wearing a boot. I'm not to take it off, not even to sleep.

I have Margaret Richard's Getting Better, but what else can I do to keep from turning to mush? I usually lift pretty heavy, but I don't know how to do that while hobbling around, even for upper body. And I can't think of any cardio I can do.

Has anyone worked with an injury like this? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

yogapam · 03-02-18, 09:56 PM

I feel for you!

I fractured my fifth metatarsal several years ago missing a step on a sailboat. I was in a boot for about 5 weeks. I did Toning based mat workouts - Pilates, yoga, upper body stuff, and seated & floor stretches. I also went to the pool as soon as I could & swam lengths with hand paddles & a pull buoy between my legs for cardio & to work my upper body.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!

bolieikl · 03-03-18, 06:45 AM

I broke my sesamoid bone on the ball of my foot several years ago and had to wear a boot. I used the elliptical for cardio while wearing the boot. I was able to do upper body strength, but I am pretty sure I was unable to do lower body (just because the boot was so awkward.

Linda

sherry7899 · 03-03-18, 07:11 AM

Erica H. · 03-03-18, 07:13 AM

When I broke my foot, I started out using boxing workouts while seated.

I'm sorry about your injury and hope you heal well!

Erica

KayB · 03-03-18, 08:48 AM

Dede, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you heal quickly.

furmomof6 · 03-03-18, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogapam

I feel for you!

I fractured my fifth metatarsal several years ago missing a step on a sailboat. I was in a boot for about 5 weeks. I did Toning based mat workouts - Pilates, yoga, upper body stuff, and seated & floor stretches. I also went to the pool as soon as I could & swam lengths with hand paddles & a pull buoy between my legs for cardio & to work my upper body.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I could second Pam's post! Same here when I also fractured the 5th metatarsal. Lost of mat work, upper body and swimming. I also started cycling for a bit when my doctor cleared me. Take good care!!

ilovemygreatdane · 03-03-18, 10:31 AM

Lots of good suggestions, but I’m going to add please give yourself some time to heal. I broke my knee last year and at first I was gung ho that I wouldn’t miss my workouts. I was going to do upper body. Well it’s hard enough to do every day things when you are injured. Rest might help you heal faster.

ddj · 03-03-18, 11:02 AM

Thanks for all the well wishes and suggestions. Wow, Sherry, that's a lot of links. Thank you!

I feel so silly. I've gone up and down these steps daily for nine years. I suppose I'm lucky I didn't break both feet, as both of them did hurt.

Thanks again, everyone, and Hi, Kay!

Vintage VFer · 03-03-18, 11:37 AM

Sorry about your injury!

As recommended above, Pahla Bowers has some seated workouts that are harder than you might guess:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...zvCJk5XcaQmvtL

Feel better soon!

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03-02-18, 09:42 PM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	Exercising with a fractured foot This morning as I was coming downstairs, I missed the last step and did not land well. My feet bothered me all day, so I finally went to the podiatrist to get x-rays and see what kind of damage I'd done. I have fractured my fifth metatarsal on my right foot and am wearing a boot. I'm not to take it off, not even to sleep. I have Margaret Richard's Getting Better, but what else can I do to keep from turning to mush? I usually lift pretty heavy, but I don't know how to do that while hobbling around, even for upper body. And I can't think of any cardio I can do. Has anyone worked with an injury like this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

03-02-18, 09:56 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I feel for you! I fractured my fifth metatarsal several years ago missing a step on a sailboat. I was in a boot for about 5 weeks. I did Toning based mat workouts - Pilates, yoga, upper body stuff, and seated & floor stretches. I also went to the pool as soon as I could & swam lengths with hand paddles & a pull buoy between my legs for cardio & to work my upper body. Wishing you a speedy recovery! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

03-03-18, 06:45 AM
bolieikl VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002	I broke my sesamoid bone on the ball of my foot several years ago and had to wear a boot. I used the elliptical for cardio while wearing the boot. I was able to do upper body strength, but I am pretty sure I was unable to do lower body (just because the boot was so awkward. Linda

03-03-18, 07:11 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Dede, I am so very sorry about your injury-sending you hugs! This yoga dvd may work for you. She also has short clips of seated yoga on her you tube channel if you don't want to spend any money on anything new: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Gentle-...ds=sarah+starr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrgMxCwXfMc Jessica Smith has a few seated workouts on her you tube channel, and you could check the Sit and be Fit series as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0KmVnoVn-k Some workouts from you tube: (some are for seniors) Pahla Bowers has a bunch of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4XW74W9t4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPc4_5kDpWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E188slxISG8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azv8eJgoGLk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASXGYu7IFxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SabtnOsZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiRHXDAYni4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRai-H0UqxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA55eMyB8S0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lOY2A1F5mg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uejXrxEkBQQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gwf7nrtXVo This instructor has an injured foot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyq_vFCxjY https://caroline-jordan-fitness.teac...aching-program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyq...Ooo-vKuC4O1i6G https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz0_ws7cjbI Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

03-03-18, 07:13 AM
Erica H. Join Date: Nov 2001	When I broke my foot, I started out using boxing workouts while seated. I'm sorry about your injury and hope you heal well! Erica

03-03-18, 08:48 AM
KayB VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East TN	Dede, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you heal quickly. __________________ SpecialK "If you're going to have a big butt; have a GREATbig butt!" Gin Miller Breast cancer Survivor!

03-03-18, 10:31 AM
ilovemygreatdane Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois	Lots of good suggestions, but I’m going to add please give yourself some time to heal. I broke my knee last year and at first I was gung ho that I wouldn’t miss my workouts. I was going to do upper body. Well it’s hard enough to do every day things when you are injured. Rest might help you heal faster.

03-03-18, 11:02 AM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	Thanks for all the well wishes and suggestions. Wow, Sherry, that's a lot of links. Thank you! I feel so silly. I've gone up and down these steps daily for nine years. I suppose I'm lucky I didn't break both feet, as both of them did hurt. Thanks again, everyone, and Hi, Kay! __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

03-03-18, 11:37 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Sorry about your injury! As recommended above, Pahla Bowers has some seated workouts that are harder than you might guess: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...zvCJk5XcaQmvtL Feel better soon! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!