jump roping?

wondering if its safe to jump rope with a pacemaker?

elaina

3 Comments

should be fine

by Tracey_E - 2011-01-24 07:01:36

but run it past your doc first! As Don said, once the leads have had time to settle (2-3 months), pretty much anything goes.

thanks

by ellie1515 - 2011-01-24 08:01:54

thanks for the advice guys. its been about 4 months so i'll se what my doc says

Jump Rope

by donr - 2011-01-24 12:01:37

Depends. When did you have your implant?

If w/i a month or two, I'd say no - I'm not a Dr., nor do I play one on TV. If it's been several months - ask your Dr. He/she will tell you - maybe. If they are not a liability coward.

I survived a car accident w/i 6 weeks of having a new lead implanted. Cardio was surprised I survived it, if that is any benchmark for you.

I've operated a concrete impact drill that vibrated pretty hard, probably more than the shock of rope skipping. Another benchmark.

Those leads get pretty well embedded in your body.

Good luck.

Don

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