Foot & Ankle Rehab Guidelines & Videos

Rehabilitation Protocols

• Achilles Rupture Repair
• Ankle Fracture with ORIF
• Hallus Valgus Correction
• Lateral Ankle Sprain
• Peroneal Tendon Repair
• Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Walking/Gait Training

Walking with crutches after surgery – Non-weightbearing (NWB)

Walking with crutches after surgery – Touch-down weightbearing

Walking with crutches after surgery – Partial weightbearing (PWB)

Walking with crutches after surgery – Weightbearing as tolerated

Walking with a cane after surgery – Weightbearing as tolerated

Walking with a walker after surgery – Non-weightbearing

Walking with crutches on stairs – Weightbearing as tolerated