Question 1

what exercises can i do after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

After any : Surgey always discuss what can be done with your surgeon. Important to follow your surgeons guidelines and no one else's.

Question 2

what exercises can i do one month after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion exercises: Rom..Or range of motion exercises can help after bunion surgery. If it is 4 weeks or 6 weeks or whenever depends on the bunion surgery you have under gone. Check with the doctor who performed your surgery and ask him when you can start  and what exercises he recommends.

Question 3

what exercises can i do if i had bunion(hallux valgus) surgery?

Accepted Answer

Range of motion: Try and bend your toe up and down. Surgery usually will initially decrease some range of motion, so you want to make sure to prevent or break up any post op adhesions.

Question 4

i had a bunion surgery. which exercise is best for getting rid of stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Toe Raises.: Gentle toe raises starting in the 3rd week post op, once the stitches are out. And walking.

Question 5

physical therapy exercises after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are good...Range of motion for motion, and then modalities to decrease any swelling.

Question 6

getting a bunion operation done. can one do pilates type of exercises? obviously not using one's foot

Accepted Answer

After Bunion Surgery: Your level or types of exercise depends on which bunion procedure is done and your healing progress. You should discuss your exercise program with your surgeon so you will better understand when you can return to your level of exercise.

Question 7

i do 2 hours of cardio a day and having bunion op soon! how long after surgery before i can use non-weight bearing seated bike & machines? thanks

Accepted Answer

Shortly: You will have to ask your surgeon for their advice but you should be able to go back to some work up as soon as you feel up to it.

Question 8

have had bunion operation 4weeks ago keep getting cramp at base of calf rear when doing exercises and at rest is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Sometimes after surgery the way that you are walking is different & due to the pull cramps can occur.  Be aware that if thid pain continure or gets worse discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

why do bunions hurt?

Accepted Answer

Pressure on the bump: Bunions don't always hurt. They often become painful for several reasons. First, the prominence of the bump may rub against shoewear and can cause either acute (sudden) or chronic (longstanding) irritation. Second, in many cases the joint has shifted partway out of socket and that can cause pain.  There is also a nerve that runs over the area that can become stretched because of the deformity.

Question 10

how are bunions formed?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Often times bunions are hereditary, but wearing narrow toed, tight shoes can speed up the formation.
Injury or neuological dysfunction can cause bunions.

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Getting a bunion operation done. can one do pilates type of exercises? obviously not using one's foot

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I do 2 hours of cardio a day and having bunion op soon! how long after surgery before i can use non-weight bearing seated bike & machines? thanks

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Have had bunion operation 4weeks ago keep getting cramp at base of calf rear when doing exercises and at rest is this normal?

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