ankle/foot

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   Our user asked: "I badly sprained my ankle and foot in April of this year. I finished PT a while ago and was pain-free. I've started using my elliptical machine again; now I have pain again. Would you recommend using the ellipticsl regardless, or need I back off it for a while longer? Thanks"

Ask a PT Response: "For my patients who have a condition similiar to yours, I would usually have them backoff. If they are utilizing the elliptical and it is exacerbating the condition, I would definitely have them back off from use. Other forms of exercise such as stationary bike or swimming could be substituted. If your condition doesn't improve, it may be a good idea to see your PT again."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: ankle/foot Posted: Aug 10 2010 at 3:31pm
	Our user asked: "I badly sprained my ankle and foot in April of this year. I finished PT a while ago and was pain-free. I've started using my elliptical machine again; now I have pain again. Would you recommend using the ellipticsl regardless, or need I back off it for a while longer? Thanks" Ask a PT Response: "For my patients who have a condition similiar to yours, I would usually have them backoff. If they are utilizing the elliptical and it is exacerbating the condition, I would definitely have them back off from use. Other forms of exercise such as stationary bike or swimming could be substituted. If your condition doesn't improve, it may be a good idea to see your PT again."

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