Have you ever tried walking/exercise in a swimming pool. That is what I do so I don't re injure myself. Start out slow. My YMCA offered a stroke victim class, which helped me with basic stretching. Just a suggestion.

Different ailment here, but I also found the warm water swimming pool extremely helpful for me after some very bad back problems many years ago.

Hi MeShelly,

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It is full of great information and superb people.

Dave.

I can attest to the benefits of swimming, isometrics and any weight machines that don't involve your injury. After three surgeries on my foot and ankle and nine months on crutches that is what kept me from turning to mush. I used a pull buoy when I couldn't tolerate kicking yet. My orthopod was shocked I was going to the gym 4 days a week.

It's amazing the creative ways you can use your own body weight without actually even needing to stand. Do whatever you can and don't give up no matter how tiny a workout you can manage. I started with two minutes, really!, when I was post-op.

Just did a new routine of Ellen Barrett's, a floor fusion workout of pilates/yoga moves that didn't even require standing! I accessed it on the free on demand options for Time Warner (exerciseskool). I have tried a couple of her workouts and liked how easily modified the movements are to accomodate various needs. aack...can I say those things? Is it promoting? I hope I am not in trouble...

Keep trying new things! It makes it more fun and interesting and you may find something that works just right for you no matter what your limitations.

Only just spotted this. I am a tad limited at the moment & have trouble even getting out of bed after surgery, but once things settle in a few months I will investigate this further... Thank you so much for the advice...