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Keeping fit with a broken leg?

  • 10-02-2010 9:17pm
    #1
    jakesgirl
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    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay in shape while hoppping around with a broken leg? I cant put any weight on my right leg and am not content to lie on the sofa for three months getting fat and unhealthy! Saying that, I dont want to bulk up my upper body (the crutches alone will do that!) Any advice would be greatly appreciated!:D


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  • #2
    bubbleking
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    hi I would suggest low impact exercises such as stationary bike - Im not sure how available they are but you can get ones where you only have to pedal with your good leg an the injured one just hangs there

    also when the cast comes off you can start to swim - if you cant swim then jogging up and down the pool in waist deep water will do the trick

    I would also talk to you physio about strengthening exercises for your injured leg that dont require weight bearing such as theraband work etc...


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