Post Surgery Rehab

Post-Surgery Rehab

• There are many different surgeries for the foot and ankle from fractures repairs to tissue repair from trauma In common surgeries hammer toe, and even ankle fusions will require physical therapy.
• After Surgery, due to limited movement inflammation occurs from the surgery, and 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 in standing for short periods of time and an inability to easily use a set of stairs.

Physiotherapy Management 

• Depending on your surgery and surgical protocols, we will progress you through a structured physiotherapy rehabilitation program.
• Our goal is to restore pain, free range of motion in the foot or ankle and while maintaining surgical rehab protocols.
• We will also work to improve 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.