Rehab & Exercise


Rehab Equipments:


Push-ups:
After the ATR, it’s been a bit difficult finding the right exercises to stay in shape. I don’t have a gym membership anymore, and I have no other exercise equipment at home. My primary exercise of choice used to be basketball and jogging. Well, I can’t do those things any more, so I’ve been doing primarily push-ups to stay in shape. It gets my heart rate up, and it’s simple.

The problem used to be that my wrists would get really sore from doing push-ups. I used to wear old rollerblading wrist guards to do push-ups.

I saw a TV commercial about the Perfect Push-up, and it looked promising. While I was out shopping a week ago, I happened to see a version of it. So I bought it and decided to give it a try. I bought this:

Jack Zatorski’s Push Up Pro

It’s been working great, and it cost only $19 so I’ve pretty happy with the purchase. It feels slightly flimsy though. I’ve read that Perfect Pushup - Original is better constructed, and it swivels smoother. So maybe the extra $20 would have been worth it. Here is what it looks like:
Perfect Pushup - Original

Update: I happened to walk past a shop that was selling Perfect Pushup - Original, and I actually went inside to take a closer look. It is better constructed and swivels better. The handle is designed differently than Zatorski’s Push Up Pro and seems a bit sturdier. It limits the way you hold onto the handle, so maybe it makes you have a more proper form. I think it’s overall a better product, but I am not sure if it’s worth twice as much.

If I had to buy one again, and I felt like spending $20 more at the time.. I’d probably buy the Perfect Pushup instead.

Update #2:My friend has the Perfect Pushup, and I gave it a try. In my opinion, it’s a better product. The handle is much more comfortable and is made of softer rubberish material, and it feels more sturdy.

4 Responses to “Rehab & Exercise”

  1. Doc rossNo Gravatar, on April 4th, 2008 at 12:53 pm Said:

    Here’s awebsite that has some good home rehab equipment….not affiliated with it
    talk with your PT/chiropractor/surgeon before buying or attempting any home exercise…..
    Doc Ross

    http://www.fitter1.com/Catalog/Category/63/Products.aspx

  2. dennisNo Gravatar, on April 4th, 2008 at 9:04 pm Said:

    Dr. Ross - I’ve added http://www.fitter1.com to:
    http://achillesblog.com/things-you-might-need/physical-therapy-and-rehab/

    Tom - I’ve also added:
    https://plus37.safe-order.net/cgi-heelspurs/a/b.cgi?p=pro

    Let me know if you’d like me to add any descriptions to the links.. like if you found their service to be excellent, or they have really good prices/selection.)

  3. princeNo Gravatar, on May 25th, 2008 at 3:42 pm Said:

    I have been on cast for 53 days now…is this normal although my surgery was succeful? I see you guys started to walk and do excercises by the 4th week!
    I also need your help guys on the boot you are using…how does it look like?

  4. dennisNo Gravatar, on May 26th, 2008 at 3:19 am Said:

    prince -
    Everyone’s recovery protoco is different, but we can give you an average days figure as of April 16th. thanks to Brendan.

    For 42 people,
    28 - days immobile
    28 - days to PWB
    31 - days to FWB
    49 - days to Shoe
    42 - days to PT

    You can find more information here. I hope this helps!
    http://achillesblog.com/brendan/achillesblog-user-datainformation/

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