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.

Best shoes for Morton’s neuroma / hammer toe problems? Can’t

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Best shoes for Morton’s neuroma / hammer toe problems? Can’t keep # 4 and 5 off of the side of the Toebox EDIT it appears my left foot is now starting to do the same thing like one of the podiatrists said. Has anyone else been in this position where u thought ur problems were just one foot but the other foot started doing it too? A big part of me just wants to blame shoes that aren’t right for me. I’ve tried so many shoes but they

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I have to tape my worst hammertoe down at the base of the toe. If I don't, it hurts even in athletic shoes. Try looking up some utube videos for hammertoe taping. It's cheap to invest in some tape and may help with your painful toe.

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Wayne Young XLfeet have work boots with etrawide toe box. I tried them but my super high arch and instep wouldn't fit. Good luck.

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the only one that gets frustrated because I don’t know what inserts I need or anything anything else and the doctors just won’t help

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I went to the podiatrist. They gave me insoles and a sock to wear. The only thing that helped was the cortisone injection in my heel. Which hurt almost as bad as the heel pain. And it wore off after 2 months. I just didn’t go back. I just limp around and deal with the pain.

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I’ve done absolutely everything and used every product but haven’t had surgery as I have too many ailments I’m on meds for gout that I didn’t even know I had Someone recommended a chiropractor so we will see

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Why are my toes so twisted and bent?

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Shoes and age. As we age our ligaments and tendons begin to loosen. These looser parts become unable to keep your foot in proper form. They begin to look like the shoes you wear. Deformed. Conventional shoes are not natural foot shaped. Pointed

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Possibly bad fitting shoes. Are you a wide fitting?

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