While my humeral fractures heal, the doctor says: No driving, no swimming, no biking, no boogie boarding, no running, etc. My left arm must NOT BE MOVED and must remain in the sling and swath, bound firmly to my side.
This does not mean, however, that working out is out of the question. On the contrary, my parents just bestowed on me a new piece of exercise equipment: a stationary exercise bike! I rode a mile on it yesterday, and it felt great!
So, my weekly workout for this week will consist of:
1) Selected stretching routines from Kathy Smith’s book, Flex Appeal;
2) Walking, both for exercise and for fresh air and sunshine;
3) Belly dancing (modified); and
4) Biking.
I’ll need to be careful to rest and not “over-do”. My body is working hard to repair the damage from the biking accident. My workout needs to be a help, not a hindrance to the body’s mission to restore health and well-being.
As soon as possible, I will add a fifth option to my workout routine: gardening. In the garden one finds healing for the body, soul, and spirit–a feast for the imagination, flavored with beauty, hope, and anticipation.
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly. “One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen
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Tags: bone health, healing a broken bone, healing a fractured humerus, osteoporosis
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August 3rd, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Hi … I, too, broke my humerous (spiral vertical). It wasn’t cycling … toe caught in cuff of bellbottomed pants on Father’s Day!
It’s healing. I want to cycle outside and did it today. I can use my bike on an indoor trainer. The shoulder is weak and that’s what I am getting physical therapy on (went 1x so far).
I didn’t read your entire website but will try to read more. I was looking for info on riding a bike with healing broken arm. I have great balance (teach Spin as well) and hardly put weight on my handle bars - this is why I believe it’s okay for me to ride my bike.
Good luck with yours … feel free to email me if you like.
diane goodwin
diane@dianegoodwin.com
August 5th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Hi, Diane. I’m glad your fracture is healing well and that you feel confident enough to ride your bike outside. I’m not at that point yet. I went to my 3rd session of physical therapy today, which included both strength training and stretching. I have 9 more sessions over the next 3 weeks. Perhaps by then, I’ll be able to ride my bike again! Thanks for writing, Diane, and best wishes to you with your physical therapy.