Recovering from Foot & Ankle Surgery - Exercise & Balance with Hurdles to Get You Back in the Game

Foot and Ankle surgery can limit one's return to sports and other recreational activities from weeks to months. The recovery process is dependent upon the patient's surgery and their motivation, and also the type of physical therapy and exercises the patient performs. Kim demonstrates the proper way to step over hurdles while moving sideways and maintaining balance all the way. It is important to challenge and improve proprioception - or the body's ability to balance and stay steady in various positions. Ankle pain and some mild ankle soreness can be expected after a moderate level activity like this, and can further be progressed stepping on/off of foam, moving faster, or even while catching and throwing a ball at the same time. If you've had ankle surgery or other injuries which limit your return to sport or other activities, this simple exercise can go a log way to getting you back in the game and on your feet!