You are not my doctor or physical therapist. I am getting some minor surgery on my hand in a few weeks. (And I'll repeat the surgery on the other this coming year.) The surgeon stated it would be about 10 days before I could put my full weight on the hand to do things like push-ups (and probably, to get up from a seated position on the floor). [more inside]
posted by mccn on Dec 3, 2009 - 8 answers

I am fairly certain I have an inguinal hernia. How do I get back into intense exercise while avoiding injury? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Mar 19, 2009 - 6 answers

What exercise can I do to keep my midsection and above fit after surgery on my butt? [more inside]
posted by softsantear on Aug 10, 2008 - 8 answers

I was just diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, which I've apparently had for almost 2 years now. I know next to nothing about hernias, let alone inguinal hernias, and it looks like it'll be 6-12 weeks before I can get into surgery, and at least 3 weeks before I get a proper consult with the surgeon. I exercise frequently with weight training, cardio, and flexibility training in the gym, and am wondering what if any exercises are safe to continue in the interim, or what exercises definitely need to be avoided. Can I still stay in shape without making this thing worse? [more inside]
posted by skechada on Jun 20, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I build up the muscle strength required to allow me to keep using my shoulder without surgery, after a dislocation? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Jan 4, 2007 - 14 answers

Does exercise reduce your ability to recover from surgery? [more inside]
posted by b_thinky on May 25, 2006 - 8 answers