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I have foot pain in my left foot after having achilles surgery 4 years ago. can you suggest any exercises that may help reduce the pain?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ankle: Heel lifts and heel stretches including wall stretches would be good to do to improve the problem.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2019

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