Question

I am down 12-14 pounds since the beginning of March. About a month ago I started using the treadmill and some weights. Since quarantine and losing my beloved dog, I don't go outside for walks and needed to move. Now I've hurt my Achilles' tendon. Any suggestions on exercises that I could do while resting this foot? I have hit a weight loss plateau over a week ago. Also any suggestions on increasing fibre intake. Thanks in advance!  

Answer 1

An Achilles tendon injury is no joke. I would go to the doc and make sure it’s not torn or separated. I have lived with Achilles tendinitis now for almost 2 years of which I have been under a doc’s care for almost 10 months and went to PT for 6 months. Rest is your best bet right now, but please go to the doc so that you are not making it worse.  

Comments

@abebi I called and was told it's not urgent so to rest, ice and elevate and give it some time. Goodness, I'm sorry you've been dealing with it for two years:(. I was hoping it's a few days perhaps week. Hope you feel better! Makes this process harder when the exercise component is taken away too.  

---

@abebi depending on the injury, zvezdana is right. I ruptured mine 7 years ago. And it was managed improperly. I now have a perm limp. You really should have it looked at. And remember that diet is 90% of the journey. Rest. Don't worry about exercise right now

---

@selftaught4294 thanks. I guess I have a tendency to think just work through it and it'll be fine but now I'll do some more research into the injury. I'm sorry to hear that your injury became permanent:(

Answer 2

One day at a time

Answer 3

Elevate your leg and use a kitchen chair to sit in. Then exercise your arms with weights or cans of food for weight. I have even used potatoes in shopping bags. Do arm circles, lifting up and down, on your sides and in front. With elbows bent put your hands behind your head and lift up and down. Do 10 at a time for 10 reps. For the leg do straight leg lifts, also from straight leg pull back to chest then back straight again. Foot, straight leg through all, hold about 3" off floor, point toes and foot as far forward as you can then pull back as far as you can hold for a count of 3. 10 reps. Do circles in both directions, I hope that helps. Good luck.  

Comments

@hydrology it does. Thank you!  

Answer 4

I have lost 15 lbs and am on my last 10. I have been on a plateau for a very long time. at least I’m not gaining! Sitting in a chair using your weights and doing leg lifts. If you have access to a pool you have many exercise options.  

Comments

@corby congratulations! I have another 25 to go yet. Unfortunately pools are closed due to the virus (and so are aestheticians lol! ). Good luck to you  

Answer 5

Try kinesio taping. I have chronic achilles tendinitis with calcification, as well as heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. Thank god for steroid injections! But when I have a flare, using kinesiotape (instructions are available on YouTube for placement) is the only thing I find really helpful.  

Comments

@caenogenesis87578 thank you. I've never heard of this but will look it up on YouTube now  

---

@drumstick you can find the tape online or in most pharmacies. It has a stretch to it that you pull tighter along the tendon so that it supports it and keeps it from flexing when you walk (this is very much a lay person description, I hope it makes sense). Anyway, I have found it to make a huge impact in my comfort level. I hope it works for you if you decide to try.