Just because you cannot be on your feet does not mean you ought to be sitting on your butt all the time.

Truly, studies have shown that exercising can help certain injuries heal faster, when it is done properly and without too much weight.

Notwithstanding, since excess weight or repetition can lead to reinjury, these exercises should always be done below the close supervision of a healthcare provider or medical expert.

In addition to the exercises listed in the Alice archives (see Exercise for the physically challenged and Weight loss guidelines for someone with limited to no mobility), you can also try Pilates or Yoga.

These exercises could be easy on your foot and can improve your posture, flexibility, and balance.

To start, you may find a class and let the instructor know about your injury or get your hands on a video or DVD and fast-forward past any parts that involve any fancy (or basic) footwork.

If your cast is waterproof, swimming and water aerobics will give you a great workout without straining your foot. It is also a good excuse to take a look at the pool boy,  or rather, the pull-buoy.

This is a piece of foam or other soft substance that goes between your thighs while you’re in the pool, authorizing your lower body to float and making your upper body do all the work.