Foot and Ankle Post-surgery Rehab
There are many different surgeries for the foot and ankle from fracture
repairs to tissue repair from trauma. In addition, common surgeries
such as bunionectomies, hammer toe, and even ankle fusions will require
physical therapy.
After surgery, due to limited post-operative
movement and inflammation from the surgery, your range of motion and
strength will be diminished. The loss of strength and range of motion in
the foot or ankle can cause many problems in daily life including
difficulty standing for short periods of time and an inability to easily
use a set of stairs. When you are unable to stand for periods of time
or walk on your own it can result in lost work hours and financial loss.
But with a skilled physical therapist working with you, you can get
great results and return to previous activities without pain or loss of
function.
How physical therapy helps
Physical therapy is an important part of the rehabilitative process
after ankle or foot surgery. Depending on your surgery and surgical
protocols, we will progress you through a structured physical therapy
rehabilitation program. Our goal is to restore pain-free range of motion
in the ankle or foot while maintaining surgical rehab protocols. Our
highly skilled physical therapists will also work to improve your
walking coordination, balance, and strength to ensure that you are able
to return to normal pain-free walking and have the ability to easily
traverse a set of stairs.
