I have a client who broke a finger, and the finger is in a splint. Suggestions on how to still work her out?

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Melissa May 3, 2013 0 Comments

Should I focus on only leg exercises? I don’t want any of upper body work to be compromised tho.

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I would concentrate on cardiovascular exercises along with squats, and lunges along with all abdominals exercises, bent elbow planks should be ok,
Many people can hold tubing or light weights with a splint on their finger for strength work.

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Hi Melissa,

I often use cuffs around the wrists and attach resistance there. Works great with cable tower but can be made to work with bands and tubing.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

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Hi Melissa,

She can still work her lower body, her core and cardiovascular endurance. She might also be able to do some light work with tubing and still use some upper body machines (seated chest press, peck-deck,, shoulder presses).

Best,
Harris

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Hi Melissa. In addition to concentrating on her lower body and core work, you may TRY having her perform push-pull type exercises for her upper body using weighted medicine balls. Not having seen your client, I don’t know the extent of her ability to use her hands, but in my opinion the medicine ball at least allows her to grip it with her entire hands, not just the fingers. You may try this with her to see how it feels. In any event, this is NOT the time to try to make upper body strength GAINS with this client, so even if you use the medicine ball, I would keep it LIGHT and keep it SIMPLE.

I hope that this helps.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com

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If I had a fairly aggressive client, I might be inclined to continue with more upper body training. As Karin said, the cuffs that go around the wrists are great. Using those and a cable tower, you can do a variety of exercises.

I have a client who broke a finger, and the finger is in a splint. Suggestions on how to still work her out?

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