I have broken my big toe. This really stinks, as I was on a bit of a roll with my training and feeling great with my progress. Doctor says I will need to wear a boot (no crutches, thankfully) for 4 weeks. In the meantime, no swimming or any other activity that could put pressure or "flex" the toe as it heals. He did say I could use a stationary bike (with the boot, of course), as long as I push down on the pedals with the back of the foot/heel and not the front of the foot.
Question is, what type of exercises would be recommended to maintain conditioning in my upper body? I plan to do lots of core work as well. Not sure what else I can do.
Also, how much, realistically, will I be deconditioned when I return to the pool? Will I have to start over completely to get back to where I was previously with my swimming? I was hoping to do a zones meet in March, but it doesn't look like this will be happening.
I'm not going to enjoy this AT ALL. It's really hard for me to sit around not doing anything.
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salty,
bummer, we're going to miss you
why can't you swim?
don't push off with your broken toe foot
use the ladder to get out of the pool
If you must stay out of the pool
do bands / stretch cords
Tip 246 BANDS / Stretch Cords / Power Cords
lift weights
How'd you break your toe?
Thanks, Ande, and everyone else for the tips. I will try these options. I do think I'll be tempted to get back into the pool sooner than 4 weeks-- I might even just try to stay off of it for one week and then see how weightbearing feels. In the meantime, cords, weights, stationary bike, and lots of core work. I'm glad I still have my gym membership.
As for how I broke it, I am simply a klutz. Tripped over a suitcase laying on my floor in the middle of the night and before I knew it I was on the floor. Still not sure exactly how it broke, but somehow it was hyperextended because the break is along the top of the big toe, just above the joint that meets the foot.
salty,
bummer, we're going to miss you
why can't you swim?
don't push off with your broken toe foot
use the ladder to get out of the pool
If you must stay out of the pool
do bands / stretch cords
Tip 246 BANDS / Stretch Cords / Power Cords
lift weights
How'd you break your toe?
Thanks, Ande, and everyone else for the tips. I will try these options. I do think I'll be tempted to get back into the pool sooner than 4 weeks-- I might even just try to stay off of it for one week and then see how weightbearing feels. In the meantime, cords, weights, stationary bike, and lots of core work. I'm glad I still have my gym membership.
As for how I broke it, I am simply a klutz. Tripped over a suitcase laying on my floor in the middle of the night and before I knew it I was on the floor. Still not sure exactly how it broke, but somehow it was hyperextended because the break is along the top of the big toe, just above the joint that meets the foot.
