I broke my ankle a little over a month ago and have been longing to get back into the pool. I have a removable boot on and the doctor said that my ankle is healing well, however I still can not walk without the boot. I was thinking that I could swim with a pull bouy between my legs, and just use my arms. Would this be ok?
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If the doc says it's OK...
Probably you would need to do 1-legged pushoffs. That might be hard with a pull-buoy. It might be easier to just drag that leg while swimming (de-emphasized 1-legged kick) or pull only without a pull buoy. Depends on how well you float.
Are you supposed to flex/extend your ankles or will you need to brace/strap them in a fixed position?
But the pool deck and lockerrooms may be a show-stopper issue. You may need assistance getting poolside without slipping or getting your boot wet if you don't swim in it. Absolutely do not plan on 1-legged hopping. Pool decks are also hazardous for crutches.
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Former Member
If the doc says it's OK...
Probably you would need to do 1-legged pushoffs. That might be hard with a pull-buoy. It might be easier to just drag that leg while swimming (de-emphasized 1-legged kick) or pull only without a pull buoy. Depends on how well you float.
Are you supposed to flex/extend your ankles or will you need to brace/strap them in a fixed position?
But the pool deck and lockerrooms may be a show-stopper issue. You may need assistance getting poolside without slipping or getting your boot wet if you don't swim in it. Absolutely do not plan on 1-legged hopping. Pool decks are also hazardous for crutches.
