Post surgery bunion exercises
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Hi!
It's great that you're looking to stay active and aid your recovery after bunion surgery. While it's crucial to follow your surgeon's specific advice and guidelines, there are general exercises that are often recommended post-bunion surgery to help restore strength and flexibility. Remember to start any exercise only after your surgeon gives you the go-ahead, and stop immediately if you experience pain or discomfort.
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Toe Flex and Point: Gently flex and point your toes to enhance mobility. Avoid forcing your toe beyond a comfortable range of motion.
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Toe Spread: Try spreading your toes apart, then relax them back. This helps in regaining control over toe movements.
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Heel Raises: Slowly lift your heels off the ground while keeping your toes on the floor. This helps strengthen your calves and improves ankle stability.
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Marble Pickup: Place a few marbles on the ground and use your toes to pick them up and move them into a bowl. This can improve toe dexterity and strength.
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Towel Scrunches: Place a towel flat under your foot and use your toes to scrunch it towards you, which can help strengthen the underside of your foot.
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Ankle Rotations: Rotate your ankle in a circular motion to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
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Walking: Once cleared by your doctor, start with short, gentle walks to build up strength and flexibility. Gradually increase the distance as comfortable.
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Balance Exercise: Stand on one leg while holding onto a steady surface. As you gain balance and strength, try to stand without support.
Each exercise should be done within a pain-free range, and it's important not to rush the healing process. Your recovery timeline and ability to perform these exercises will depend on the specifics of your surgery and your overall health.
This is enough for start. If you need more exercises, we will gladly share them with you.
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