When should I start physical therapy after bunion surgery?

Most surgeons recommend starting physical therapy 3-4 weeks after surgery, once initial wound healing has progressed. However, gentle range-of-motion exercises may be encouraged even before formal PT. Always follow your surgeon's specific protocol before starting PT.

What exercises help recover faster from bunion surgery?

Common PT exercises include: toe flexion and extension, ankle pumps, gentle calf stretches, toe spreads using a towel, walking progressions, balance exercises, and intrinsic foot muscle strengthening. The specific exercises depend on the recovery phase and your surgeon's recommendations.

How long does physical therapy last after bunion surgery?

Most patients do PT for 4-8 weeks, with 2-3 sessions per week. However, the full recovery period is longer, and self-directed exercises should continue for several months. Some patients benefit from longer PT if they have stiffness or balance issues.

Do I need to do exercises at home after physical therapy?

Yes. Home exercise compliance is crucial for optimal recovery. Most PTs provide a home exercise program that should be done daily or several times per week. Consistent home exercises often determine the difference between good and excellent outcomes.

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Advice please No photo description available. Shared post Amy Smith With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing about people that have a job that does not allow for much resting or sitting. I am a SPED teacher who is scheduled to go back to work on the 13th of January. I had my surgery on the 18th of December. I asked this question to another bunion group but feel like maybe they all had more extensive surgeries? Some people were taking off gobs of time. Just trying to wrap my head around if I will be ready to go back. I teach at an elementary school and would have almost zero time to prop my foot up. Sometimes due to behaviors we don’t even get our preps or lunches. With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing about people that have a job that does not allow for much resting or sitting. I am a SPED teacher who is scheduled to go back to work on the 13th of January. I had my surgery on the 18th of December. I asked this question to another bunion group but feel like maybe they all had more extensive surgeries? Some people were taki Shared post Caroline Graham Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair. One pin had to come out about 6 months later because it was pushing against the side of my foot. At the same time, I had a neuroma surgery. After several months I was good but recently when I used flippers in the lap pool, not only did the pain where I had the neuroma start again (this seems to have resolved itself) but my big toe is really sore again - like I had before the surgery. This has not resolved itself. It’s probably some kind of arthritis. Any suggestions? Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair. One pin had to come out about 6 months later because it was pushing against the side of my foot. At the same time, I had a neuroma surgery. After several months I was good but recently when I used flippers in the lap pool, not only did the pain where I had the neuroma start again (this seems to have resolved itself) but my big toe is real Shared post

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