Do not underestimate the impact on your mental health.
The Physio is only worried about your injury, and maybe the likelihood you will sue if they give the wrong advice. So, unless you are lucky enough to find a prgamatic one, they will only advise you on the best route to make your injury better.
You may get sorted physicially quicker, and better, if you don’t train. It may mean a 6 week misery rather than 60 months of intermittent nagging injury until it eventually goes bang. However if the consequence of this leaves you in a big mental hole of irrational desicions or depression, is it worth it?
If you are exercise dependant for mental health then 6 weeks is a frightening prospect that can do much harm mentally.
Its a tightrope and only you can choose how to walk it. Very few people will tell you to ignore the advice of a medical professional.
I would
- Ask the physio if there’s any other kinds of Cardio you can do.
- If you follow her advice and don’t ride, set yourself a 6 week non-physical challenge to run alongside her exercises. Perhaps decorate the spare room or learn a muscial instrument or whatever
- If you dont follow her advice, be very aware that the injury can drag on and on. Do the minimal low level cycling you can get away with to stay in charge of your mental well being. You mat find that low level recovery spins of 30 mins 3 x week is enough.
I’ve always exercised through my injuries in one way or another. It’s either that or I’m a non functioning member of society.