Post-op, outdoor girlies need some inspo on how to stay busy on the couch. This list is a compilation of tools & fun ideas to keep the body happy & mind working.
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Rehab Essentials
Recovery Tools
Couch Activities
Comfy Cozy Clothes
Rehab Essentials
Exercise, mobility, & at home solutions for fitness
easy way to add a little weight
Weighted Vest 8lb - All In Motion™: Total Body Workout
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SUPER cute weighted vest?!
OMORPHO 5 lb. Weighted Vest
massage cane for when your back / feet get mad
Back and Neck Massager- Self Therapy Hook Cane
another massage cane option
AcuCurve Cane Massager
ankle or wrist weights for easy resistance
Bala Bangles 2 Lb. Weights
this all in one kit?!
Bala Weight Kit
keep those muscles moving
Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 Massager
massage ball for glutes, feet, back (against a wall)
Orb Extreme Mini Massage Ball
another essential foam roller
Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller
you WILL need these!
Resistance Bands
floor workouts will be your best friend with a good yoga mat
Manduka PRO Travel Yoga Mat 2mm
love a little roller
RM Extreme Mini Roller
sitting recovery for the win
Venom 2 Back Massage Wrap
Recovery Tools
Tools around the house to make life easier
so much easier to elevate than stacking pillows (also easier to sleep with!)
Memory Foam Leg Elevation Pillows
way more comfortable than the standard plastic grips
CAVENDY Crutch Pads
keep laptops, crafts, etc off the lap!
Home Office Lap Desk
another great option to keep things even MORE off your lap
Adjustable Laptop Desk
best water bottle, hands down. Easy to sip and keep drinks cool and nearby without spilling
FreeSip® Water Bottle
keep your shower head within reach in the shower chair era
Personal Shower Mount with Mounting Block
Essential for precise cleaning needs during post-op
\Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head
essential if you're navigating a tub/shower situation
Bathroom Shower/Tub Bench Chair with Back
pricey but so helpful after surgery (often comes with different ice pack attachments to fit different body parts!)
Cold Therapy Ice Machine
wall mounted!
Wall Mounted Personal Masseuse
this is a cool piece too
Acupressure Tension Release Mat
another cool massage option
Handmade Wooden Foot Massager
Couch Activities
fun on your bum
such a CUTE coloring book!
Autumnalwood: Enchanted Creatures: A Coloring Book By Autumnalwood
dont forget the sharpener…
Prismacolor Pencil Sharpener
enough colors, but not TOO many
Caran dAche Pablo Colored Pencils and Sets
essential for keeping allllll your books in reach
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
fun activity solo or with friends
Design Your Own Bracelet Kit - Multi
easy activity to get into
Jewelry Making Supplies Kit
Love a little sewing kit
Dritz® Essential Sewing Box Kit & Tools
journaling to reflect on mental status during recovery!
The Five-Minute Journal By Intelligent Change
super fun easy craft for the less craftie
A Bounty of Oranges Large Latch Hook Rug Kit
love a cool puzzle
Vintage National Parks Puzzle
I've always wanted to know how to knit
Complete Knit Kit for Beginners
another fun activity
Sculpd Home Pottery Kit
another cute option
Pott'd Air Dry Clay Home Pottery Kit
I love this jigsaw
Jigsaw Puzzle - Bookshelf
Comfy Cozy Clothes
keep those tired feet supported!
HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slides
obessed with an easy pull on pant (no ankle cinch!)
Spacedye Laid Back Wide Leg Pant
keep your grip around slippery house floors!
Women's Compression Sock and Gripper Slipper 2-Pack
love a house sock
Women's Merino Wool Blend Roll-Top Gripper House Socks
lots of sling bags out there, but I love this one for getting around on crutches
CamelBak Arete Sling 8L
another wide leg option
Easy Wide Leg Pant
cozy pullover
Explorer Half Zip Pullover
non-restricting lounge bra
Spacedye Ready Bra
sometimes you need shorts too!
Spacedye Keep Pace 5" Biker Short
another need
Oversized Cotton Tee
another great backpack-to-tote option (think crutching around the grocery store)