Upper body work-outs - what's OK?

I used to do gym work. I've just had a pm fitted: surgeon says "no upper body exercise for 2 months, and then take care". My problem: I have a lower body neuropathy, so can just about walk but can get no decent work-rate from my legs so must focus on upper body. I feel stuffed!
What gym exercises - arm ergo, bench work, free weight work, etc.- can be done without risking movement of the leads (which is apparently the risk)?
Any advice/experience out there?
Seasons greetings to all!

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Do you have access to a pool?

by janetinak - 2011-12-25 03:12:08

After your incision heals completely, see if you can get in the pool. I do it every day I can & helps with everything, the water has resistance that helps even just to walk. A PT pool may be more comfortabel if heated (depends on your climate too). Your doc probab;y would write an order for PT so can use the pool at a PT place.

Good luck with the exercise routine,

Janet

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