“How long is physical therapy after ankle surgery?”
I am a 34 year old male. I want to know how long is physical therapy after ankle surgery?
5 Answers
The length of time needed for physical therapy after ankle surgery depends on the kind of surgery you have, how well your body responds to therapy, and how compliant you are with your post-operative protocol. This can be as little as a few weeks to months. Your surgeon should have a general idea based on what surgery is planned and their particular post-operative protocol, as well as the therapists they use.
Ron Noy, MD, FAAOS
Ron Noy, MD, FAAOS
Depending on what surgery is done, most patients will do physical therapy twice per week for 6 weeks after ankle surgery and then convert to a home program.
It depends on what you are having done. You should ask your surgeon
It depends on the type of ankle surgery, but we typically recommend 1-2 months of physical therapy
It really depends on the type of surgery but generally there is some form of therapy that continues for about 3 months. It initially focuses on reducing swelling and regaining range of motion. Once that is accomplished Therapy progresses toward strengthening and eventual running. The timing is all dependent on whether or not you need crutches initially to protect your weightbearing for a period of time.
