Hello friends,
Few months back I was swimming in the pool.Just I was about to come out of the pool my leg slipped & I got injury in my right leg.Now I am fine & have started light swimming.Can anyone suggest any work outs for fast recovery?

Boy you are just having all sort of injury problems, ehh?

Injury in your leg is pretty vague, can you be more specific as to the nature of the injury?

I had a minor fracture & was told to rest for 3 weeks.After 3 weeks, I asked doctor whether I can continue swimming or not then he said yes to me.But I am finding a little difficulty as I do not have much pace now.

Most of the time people get injured on leg and me too also get injured lots of time. thanks

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(Jan 5, 2010 2:16am)vandy Wrote:  I had a minor fracture & was told to rest for 3 weeks.After 3 weeks, I asked doctor whether I can continue swimming or not then he said yes to me.But I am finding a little difficulty as I do not have much pace now.

I think it is completely normal. You need to get enough rest before start swimming. Even after adequate rest, you need to practice few days to get previous state. Gradually your performance and the pace will improve. Too much or too little rest is not advisable. Make sure to take adequate rest.You do not have to worry at the moment.
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Hello, If your Hamstring is pulled then you have to follow the following instructions for getting faster recovery..
Use your hamstring as little as possible while you are recovering. This can be extremely difficult, as your hamstrings are major muscle groups required for almost every movement; however, as much bed rest as possible and only gentle walking will help you recover from a pulled hamstring.
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Apply a product, such as a cream or gel to the area with not only pushes fluids away to reduce swelling and inflammation but also increases blood circulation to the area. These sorts of products will create both a hot and cold sensation on the skin and should be applied regularly with massaging motions.
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Place ice packs on your pulled hamstring to help recovery and sooth the pain. Ice packs should be placed on the area for about 15 minutes every 2 hours or so. Avoid using heat as the muscle recovers, as heat will cause inflammation, swelling and pain.
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Stretch your legs throughout the day, but make sure that the stretches are smooth, flowing and non-aggressive. By no means should you be practicing yoga while in recovery; however, simple toe toes and leg extensions can help to keep your flexible, increase circulation and promote healing. Make sure that the stretch does not become painful, stopping at any point the movement becomes uncomfortable.
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Massage your pulled hamstring to help flush toxins, decrease stiffness and promote healing. Use gentle strokes, stopping at the point of pain or discomfort. Use long flowing strokes or small circular motions, always moving towards the heart...I hope it will help you alot..