Golly

[gemfyre]

My gosh getting around without crutches is tiring.

Anyone know, if I lay on my stomach and curl my leg up, which muscle am I using?
And as a follow on - what are some good exercises to strengthen my quads and calf muscles?

Comments

[jet-ski.livejournal.com]

For the first question, mainly your quad.

For the other questions I shall direct you to my favorite website at the minute... for the calves check out this

And for quads/hamstrings try some of these out

I would start with the bodyweight only exercises.

Hasn't your physio given you stuff to do?

[jet-ski.livejournal.com]

Just to clarify, where it says 'barbell' and has pics of guys with weights... just do the movement without the weight. Also, probably would be good to have a gym membership so you have access to the leg extension/leg curl machines. They are a nice safe way to strengthen the muscles.

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

She's given me a few things to do, mainly focusing on getting my leg straight and healing the bruising. We just started getting me on an exercise bike.

I think I want to move faster than her on this walking business though. Sure, walking will get easier once I can straighten my leg, but I'd love to get off the crutches asap, even if it means limping.

[jet-ski.livejournal.com]

Hm sounds like lots of gentle stretching is in order. The bike will be good for you. Joints are usually slow to heal =)be patient!