Brook Shields is learning to walk again after gym mishap

[Demovictory9]

[exboyfil]

1. Balance board

Not entirely sure why that is a piece of gym equipment. I am Shields age, and it looks like a very bad idea to me. Hope she mends.

[North Shore Chicago]

2. Get well soon!

That board looks quite challenging indeed.

[Demovictory9]

7. yeah. a wobbly thing on top of another wobbly thing

[Raine]

3. Positive healing thoughts for her. nt

[malaise]

4. OK I'm older than Brooke but I would not have tried that

in my 50s and I love exercise.
Hope she heals - the good news is that she is fit

[hlthe2b]

5. Damn! Maybe with the air cushion, but that's a disaster waiting to happen w the cylinder.

Geez. I'm glad Shields is speaking out on her experience. I guess I'm not unhappy that my chronically bad ankle keeps me from even thinking about trying that and balance is a long-term concern, but there are much safer ways to work on it.

[True Dough]

6. Seven rods inserted in her leg!

She done broke that thing real bad!

Best wishes in her recovery.

[Raven]

8. I have one rod that goes from the top of my

hip to my knee and a bunch of screws holding my femur together. The pain when you first try to use the leg is terrible and learning to walk again is as if you never walked before. It takes determination and patience. She's got a real challenge and I wish the best for her.

[True Dough]

9. And you're a Raven

So inserting a rod in your skinny legs must have been a real surgical feat!




All the best!

[NurseJackie]

10. I hope she heals quickly. I like her.

I'd NEVER use one of those things. And those "hover board" things... insane.

[2naSalit]

11. I have used similar devices in PT...

But we had hand rails to hold on to at least on one side. It's a good way to strengthen back and leg muscles when dealing with back pain. And is great for keeping limber for things like skiing. But she should have been using the cushion, perhaps.