Physical Therapy

Dealing with Painful Stairs After Ankle Replacement Surgery

Dealing With Painful Stairs After Ankle Replacement

After undergoing an ankle replacement surgery, patients may experience pain when climbing stairs. The level of pain can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain, depending on the individual’s pain tolerance and the extent of the surgery. The pain with stairs after an ankle replacement can be a significant challenge for patients during recovery. It […]

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Walking After a Total Ankle Replacement: Tips for a Successful Recovery

Walking After a Total Ankle Replacement

After undergoing a total ankle replacement surgery, patients need to follow a strict rehabilitation program to regain mobility and improve their overall gait pattern. Physical therapy is an essential part of the recovery process, and it helps patients to achieve their goals and get back to their daily activities. During the initial phase of recovery,

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Exercises While Non-Weight Bearing After Ankle Replacement: Elevation, AROM, Leg Raises, and More

Exercises While Non-Weight Bearing After Ankle Replacement Elevation, AROM, Leg Raises

After undergoing ankle replacement surgery, patients are often required to be non-weight bearing for several weeks or even months. It’s typical to be non-weight bearing for 6 weeks and then in a CAM boot for an additional 2 weeks. Maintaining physical fitness and preventing muscle atrophy can be challenging during this time. However, there are

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Ankle Exercises for Runners: Strengthening, Stretching, and Loosening Up

Ankle Exercises for Runner

Regular running brings loads of health benefits, like improved mental health and mortality, decreased cancer risk, and countless more. Yet, it also brings loads of impact onto your lower extremity.  It’s well known that your body must absorb up to six times its weight in force while running. With the statistics sitting at about 50%

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