tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post4261278847639160161..comments2023-11-05T01:07:10.584-07:00Comments on Twitter Exercise Motivation Team: At a loss...Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-5183575737783587072010-07-12T17:31:33.324-07:002010-07-12T17:31:33.324-07:00Oh boy, can I relate. Two years ago I fell in May ...Oh boy, can I relate. Two years ago I fell in May and broke my right ankle. I spent from May to September in a walking cam boot. It wasn't like I was an active exerciser before the accident - but it has taken me a long time to get back in the swing of things. <br /><br />I tried to make the best of it that summer. I took things slow and had some great friends to help me with rides and through airports (two flights that summer - lots of security checks!). I also gained a deeper understanding of living with a disability. I had an amazing Uncle who lived much of his adult life with MS. Memories of cheerful, non-"woe is me" attitude came rushing back. Each time I felt a tinge to complain, I thought of him. <br /><br />Now I'm finally returning to daily exercise (thanks to #temt). I can't blame my inactivity on my ankle. I attempted a short run (during my walk) the other night, but my ankle didn't like that much. I'll listen to the ankle and just walk for now. <br /><br />As suggested earlier - consider non impact type exercises. I attempted to do strength training using a weight bench and hand held weights at times. I felt better when I did that. <br /><br />We are all hear to support. This is a great team!!Kathy (aka KMP444)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854443280152691984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-33713263795216276802010-07-12T07:10:08.785-07:002010-07-12T07:10:08.785-07:00Have you tried elliptical machines? Great aerobic ...Have you tried elliptical machines? Great aerobic workout with no impact; I'm assuming you are able to bear weight on it. Good luck. I've been there before. I had worked myself up to a good workout routine, and then had an injury that set me back. Whatever you are able to do will be better than doing nothing!Linda704https://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-16644242057295434482010-07-11T23:18:43.061-07:002010-07-11T23:18:43.061-07:00Hello Jamie
Sorry to hear about the ankle. I can&#...Hello Jamie<br />Sorry to hear about the ankle. I can't give any specific advice about what to do from now on but if you ask a trainer or a physiotherapist they will be able to make sound suggestions! Good luck and we will be here to encourage and support you!teacherAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580436330126128973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-69538064995523651742010-07-11T22:25:57.370-07:002010-07-11T22:25:57.370-07:00Give it a little more time and ice it after you wa...Give it a little more time and ice it after you walk. Good luck!Dean Gosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291747691277156145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-51144672146702775102010-07-11T21:56:26.455-07:002010-07-11T21:56:26.455-07:00Hi Jamie,
Thanks for sharing your story. I think ...Hi Jamie,<br />Thanks for sharing your story. I think walking and swimming, even with the help of pool noodles is good. Have you tried a big stability ball? There are dvd's with exercises that you can do on the ball that don't make you put lots of weight on your ankles. I will try and find the name of the one I was doing for awhile. In the pool you will probably be able to build up your strength without the impact of the ground so keep it up! I can't wait to see the power of the group here. They are bound to have some great suggestions!Joan Young (aka Mancini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com