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.

hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma? Bar Yosef H

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hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma? Bar Yosef Hi everyone. Former athlete here. At the age of 20, I started experiencing pain in my right big toe, and around the same time I developed chronic muscle tightness in my calves. Over the years, this tightness gradually spread to my thighs, glutes, and lower back, and also to muscle tightness around the shoulder blades and chest (not sharp pain, more of a constant tight feeling). Bar Yosef Hi everyone. Former athlete here. At the age of 20, I started experiencing pain in my right big toe, and around the same time I developed chronic muscle tightness in my calves. Over the years, this tightness gradually spread to my thighs, glutes, and lower back, and also to muscle tightness around the shoulder blades and chest (not sharp pain, more of a constant tight feeling). Anonymous member I have bunions and hallux rigidus on both feet. That makes me need a very large toebox for a wide and sensitive forefoot but the rest of my foot is just a medium. I'm a hiker and it's a very hard for me to find a comfortable hiking boot. I've tried Keens, Merrells, Altra, I even tried Hanwag, which advertises itself as the bunion shoe. Does anyone have any recommendations? Oh, I also tried ortho feet and that one wasn't comfortable either.

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