I had a fractured wrist and the cast came off two weeks ago, can i lift weights?!
Question:
I had a fractured wrist and the cast came off two weeks ago, can i lift weights?
It was a hairline fracture so I don't think it was that serious.
I had a hard cast on for about 4 weeks.
The doctor said 2 weeks ago that the wrist was at about 90%.
I would like to start a weight lifting program to gain muscle for wrestling so should i be ready to start or should i give the wrist more time to heal?
Answers:
Personally, I'd give it more time to heal. Try swimming, you'll use a LOT of muscles, including muscles in your arms, with a lot less impact on that healing wrist.
Otherwise, I'd ask your doctor if weight lifting would be appropriate. I've broken my wrist twice, and it felt pretty weak for a while after getting the cast off.