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I’ve been inspired. After one week and counting on crutches, I figure that has to be something I can do. So I’ve done my research and this is what I’ve come up with. However, I hope you never have to use these tips!

Sure crutches are great for protecting an injured leg or helping you to recover from a lower extremity surgery, but they just maybe an effective tool in helping you to stay fit while you recover from surgery or injury.

• Get up and walk around on your crutches. Be sure to clear any lose cords and rugs out of the way to ensure you don’t further injure yourself. Walk around your house for 10 minutes a day, three times a day. If you need a change of scenery, have a friend take you window shopping. A mall provides even ground with plenty of room to move around.. unlike going outdoors
  (stick and stones may actually break your bones should you spend a lot of time outdoors on crutches). In the process of
  walking around, you’ll build some awesome triceps.
• Get on the floor and do some crunches. As an added bonus, you’ll be keeping your injured leg elevated.
• Perform straight leg raises. Lye on your bed with your back flat against the bed and your legs fully extended (if possible). Position a pillow underneath the heel of your injured leg. Bend your uninjured leg at the knee and place your foot flat on the floor with your toes pointing toward the edge of your bed. While keeping your injured leg extended, slowly raises your leg approximately six inches off of the bed. Hold this position for a count of three seconds. Relax and complete three sets of 10 repetitions daily.
• Complete some biceps and triceps curls and extensions. Use either resistance bands or light weight hand weights.