Excerise for OA in ankle?

VendingGuy

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Posted 4/18/2011 2:37 AM (GMT 0)

What exercise can I do to maximize weight loss, but not damage my ankle anymore? I live in the Midwest and limited to outdoor exercise for a portion of the year. I do have a pool that I can exercise in from June-August. I have plenty of braces/wraps for my ankle and I take Celebrex 200mg a day. Any help would be great.

jujub

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Posted 4/18/2011 5:49 AM (GMT 0)

Try to find an indoor pool, say at a gym or the Y. Non-weight bearing exercise will be best for you. Also, if you have access to a gym or wellness center, a hand bike puts no stress on your lower extremities at all.

stkitt

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Posted 4/18/2011 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

Vending Guy,

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.

Judy gave you great advice. All I can add is your physician or physical therapist may recommend stretching or yoga to improve flexibility. A physical therapist may be able to give you more ideas for exercises that will not strain your ankle.

Again a warm welcome.

Kitt

Joan M

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Posted 4/18/2011 2:45 PM (GMT 0)

hi...i have a VERY BAD ankle and they gave me a balloon like strip to exercise with. it is called thera-band. they also recommend I take a very small ball and push it up and down while sitting. I do balance exercises, go up on my toes, etc. (all this is very limited - sets of ten only.)

Maybe you could go to the library and check out some books on the subject. Of course it would be best to see a pro but not all of them are good...so BE CAREFUL they don't push you too far.

I am also trying to lose weight and hope the northeast heat waves (don't like the heat) will wipe out my appetite as they did last year.

hope you feel better (and even more HOPE I FEEL BETTER)!

Post Edited (Joan M) : 4/18/2011 8:49:09 AM (GMT-6)

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