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Basic fitness following severe injuries

  • 12-08-2010 1:37pm
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    I had 2 spinal surgeries a year ago to relieve severe compression of spinal cord. I have made a better than expected recovery but am disabled to an extent. I am 47 yrs old male. I am hoping some one could reccomend a basic set of gentle exercises to help. Goal is to regain everyday average strength for male of my age.
    I physically cannot jog/run even a few steps as my foot will not "push off"
    I can walk but biomechanically its very stilted/jerky and the weather affects this. Nerve damage has affected motor control throughout my body.
    I cannot do a single push up - lack of strength, muscles have faded.
    Legs are very weak ie cannot do a 45 degree squat but can manage sets at less bend. Can manage calf raises sets but not on single leg.
    Cannot get out of chair or sit down without using my arms - legs are too weak.
    Have been on a cross trainer and manage this for up to 45 minutes on varying resistance ( Would this be the way to go? Just keep plugging away daily and wait for progress? Am I likely to develope sufficent muscle to go onto more exercises? )

    I have a crosstrainer and weigths and time at my disposal.

    Thanks!


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    Hi Wicklowrider, I'm really sorry but after surgeries as serious as yours deliving into exercise recommendations isn't really something we can deal with here.

    A physio would probably be the first port of call here who could oversee your progress and be able to determine any special needs that you may have.

    So sorry we can't be of more help.


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