how do i stay in shape with a broken leg that i can not put weight on yet?

Question

i broke my fibula, right above my ankle playing soccer. i want to get back as soon as possible and so i want to try to keep in shape while I'm just sitting here depressed. I have a walking boot on now although i can not walk on it for another 2 to 3 weeks. it is my senior year of high school and i have been on the varsity soccer team for 4 years. I am captain this year and actually get a good amount of playing time and have improved a great deal, it was the start of my best year in soccer. The doctor said i will be out about 8 weeks. I broke it Dec.7 and my season starts January and goes till beginning of February. I will do anything and everything to heal as quick as possible and keep in shape to play in at least maybe the last week of my final season. Any ideas or suggestions would be great thank you!

Answer 1

Lift some weights

Answer 2

Well, you definitely don't want to put weight on it and risk reinjury, but there are a lot of things you can do. Using crutches is great, do what you can do. After a week or so you can also use almost any upper body weight machines where you're sitting down. Just don't do anything that puts pressure on your leg. Do what you can do.



See if any local gyms have an Upper Body Ergometer. It's a cardio machine for your arms, kind of like moving bicycle pedals with your arms. It's really challenging to get your heart rate up using only your arms, so it'll keep you active. Start with about 5 minutes and work your way up from there.



I'm a fitness trainer and I've worked with people with lower leg injuries.

Answer 3

I'm in the same situation as you are. First of all you can gain alot of upper body strength using your crutches. I have been on crutches since June, and have lost 25 lbs and my shoulders arms and back are stronger than they have been in awhile.



As for your leg. I would suggest isometric exercises. Do NOT do anything that will place pressure of any kind on that leg. There is a reason you are non weight bearing. The last thing you want is to disturb the healing process and have to have surgery or another surgery.



I had a tibial osteotomy Nov 15th for recurrent knee dislocation and slipped on my back deck Nov 25th shattering my tibia. I am currently wheel chair bound. Its simply a fact you will lose strength and muscle mass in that leg.. the isometrics will help, also physical therapy when your physician indicates. Don't worry you will regain it all back. I wouldn't advise swimming. To high of a risk of slipping Now is the time for patience my friend. You can also increase your calcium and vitamin D intake. Either by supplements or by dark leafy veggies and dairy products. Hang in there... patience and you will be fine, you just cannot rush this.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

No don't lift weights. There's really not much you can do. You can eat healthy and do plenty of crunches. To keep your legs in shape you might wanna do allot of bicycle crunches. Its good for endurance. That's pretty much it. Hope you feel better. Good luck kid.

Answer 6

Swimming is great because you don't put pressure on it.

Answer 7

stay in bed if possible, if not use crutches...