How to exercise with a broken knee?

[Anonymous]

I have a broken bone in my knee.

It's very painful when I walk so I can't put much pressure on it.

I'm waiting to hear back from my GP about surgery, but it's the holidays.

Is there any type of weight loss exercise I can do?

I used to go walking every day, but I can't now.

I can't go to a gym so if you know of anyone on YouTube or something I can do while I wait for my GP to call.

Thank you in advanced

[artsy_dragon]

Swelling and bruising at the fracture site is normal. Simple pain killers and applying ice to the area will help to reduce swelling and pain. Ice should be applied, wrapped in a tea towel, for 20 minutes three to four times a day.

You may have been given a brace to wear whilst your fracture heals. You will also have been given exercises to do.


Things you should do:

• Wear the brace as directed, if you have been given one.
• Try to walk as you normally do to help the healing process and prevent muscles from weakening.
• Start your exercises as soon as you are able.

Things you should not do:

• Take part in any physical contact sports for 8-12 weeks as guided by your consultant.
• Miss your appointment with the knee specialist if this has been requested for you.
• Miss any physiotherapy appointments if these have been requested for you

Please contact your GP if your condition is not improving or if your pain relief is not adequate. Remember rest and not over doing it is key.

[pascal_climbs]

You can do core exercises and upper body exercises. You will need both when you try to start walking again.

[AngryCarl]

You can still do some exercises lying on your back but you're probably going to put on some weight. Which you can lose again when your knee is healed.

[Summeroflove]

Hey I think you need a professional trainer or someone.

[EmmaMary]

I'm surprised you can even stand on that leg, let alone walk.

[Asker]

Me too. I'm just barely making it.

[EmmaMary]

And probably doing more damage than good.

[jshm2]

Don't be fucking stupid, you'll make the injury worse and should be resting it instead.

[justFriend]

you should wait until you have surgery. how many fractures are there?

[Wise4myage]

What does your doctor have to say?

[Wise4myage]

Follow their instructions and be patient.