Working out around ankle injury?

May 17, 2014 by No Comments

Buttering me up…

Your surgeon and/or rehab team should be able to tell you exactly what limitations you have in terms of impact and weight-bearing, both of which will probably be limited by necessity for the first little while. That being said, plyometrics will definitely be cut out. Range of motion will be limited for a short time as well, but that’s something that will probably be more prudent to start training again right away.

My suggestion would be to become familiar with weight training that does not involve in loading through your leg (lying or sitting exercises) as well as to find a mode of cardio that won’t stress the ankle. Rowing might be a good idea unless the ankle needs to be absolutely immobilized and protected.