Health & Fitness
What exercises can I do to avoid atropy when recovering from a sprained foot?
I sprained my right foot 3 weeks ago, and I don’t want to gain back the 90 pounds I’ve lost already. My doc says to keep off it and wrap in ACE bandage. I can barely walk 100 feet, but am getting bad atrophy in the arms, legs, and abdomen as I can’t make it to gym. What exercises can I do?
Talk to a physical therapist and/or your doctor. Explain your problems and they can devise a plan to help keep the muscle there.
At pt, they have a thing that sends electrical impulses through your muscles to get them to work. Also, maybe you coudl things that wouldn’t have you bear weight on the foot. Perhaps straight leg raises while lying down?
Good luck 
Atrophy is my worst enemy
Knee injury caused me to lose so my of my hard worked for muscle.
November 18, 2009 - 1:29 pm
Talk to a physical therapist and/or your doctor. Explain your problems and they can devise a plan to help keep the muscle there.
At pt, they have a thing that sends electrical impulses through your muscles to get them to work. Also, maybe you coudl things that wouldn’t have you bear weight on the foot. Perhaps straight leg raises while lying down?
Good luck
Atrophy is my worst enemy
Knee injury caused me to lose so my of my hard worked for muscle.
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