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ankle surgery
Ankle Dorsiflexion - Band
HOW: First tie a band around a sturdy anchor. Then place the looped part of the band around the front part of your forefoot. With resistance on the band, slowly bend your ankle upwards towards the sky and towards you. Then slowly lower it. The...
Ankle Circle
HOW: Draw circles with your ankle. You can draw clockwise or counter-clockwise circles. If after a surgery or injury, make sure to follow the instructions of your physical therapist as there may be ranges of motion you want to be careful with. FEEL: You should...
Standing Big Toe Stretch
HOW: In a standing position with all your weight on your unaffected side, gentle place your affected foot on the ground with the big toe pointed forward. Try your best to stretch the big toe and drive your heel backward. This stretch may not be...
Toe Spreading
HOW : Get set-up seated if you’re performing this for the first time, the goal is to progress to standing. While keeping your arch lifted by doming your foot, spread your toes apart as far as you can, hold for a moment then return to...
Walker Gait Instructions
WHY: It is very important to restore normal walking and gait mechanics after surgery. Using a walker you are in control of how much weight to put on your leg. You can use your arms to offload weight. Try to put as much weight through...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
WHY: After surgery, it is extremely common to have excessive swelling due to impaired venous and lymph flow. Manual lymphatic drainage can help with the swelling, which will improve pain as well as function. HOW: Follow along with the video. All you need is a...
Single Point Cane Instructions
WHY: It is very important to restore normal walking and gait mechanics after surgery. Using a cane you are in control of how much weight to put on your leg. You can use your arm to offload weight. Try to put as much weight through...