hi quirkygirl, my daughter is a personal trainer and tells me weight training can build muscle and make a person stronger, however i dont know just how much strain you should be putting on your bad ankle...i think you should ask your dr first as not to aggravate things...maybe an xray or CT scan first, then some physical therapy is the key for you...i hope your pain gets better

oh ok Ill ask the docs, but that dnt mean i cant work out my arms does it?

i think some sit down arm exercises will be ok :-)

E4 is absolutely right!! Before starting any weight training particularly in the presence of an illness or injury it is vital to ask the doctor what is safe, how much weight to use, etc.

Sometimes you can just call the office and ask for a phonecall regarding this so that it saves you a copay:). Hope that helps and just be careful hun!!!

good luck with the works out be sure to speak to your doctor

Like others have said check with doc first. One of the easiest ankle strengthening is simply doing circular motions with your foot. going both clockwise and counter clockwise. You just going through it's range of motion and not putting a lot of stress on it that weights would. You will actually feel the muscles that get worked out, plus you'll have an idea if moving to more strenuous exercise is possible. My next step would be those resistance elastics. If it's OK with doc just do very little at first, just in case you pay for it the next day. Keeping muscles toned and limber does help with the pain, providing you're not causing damage or pushing yourself. Balance is the key and often hard to figure out at first. Just my thoughts, Blaine

I think Blaine gave you some good advice as far as exercising. But from what I've read from you in your other posts and your pain. I really think you need to get that ankle checked out and see what your doctor says about the weights. But by all means strengthen them arms.

Best Wishes,

Paula

My doctor makes me feel like Im wasting her time

Why? How so? If that is the case then you need to find a new one because you deserve good treatment. And don't deserve to suffer all the time if there's some form of relief.

Last time I went to walk in surgery and she seemed in a rush so jus gave more naproxen

In stead of just using walk in surgery perhaps you need to get established with a proper Dr. so you have someone who knows your case and you have someone that you trust and can go to when you have questions or problems.

I have to agree with what Kat said. You need a doctor who you can go to on a regular basis. That way you can get proper treatment. I hope things work out for you. And you get some form of pain relief.

Best wishes,

Paula