Can you do physical therapy the day after bunion surgery?

After bunion surgery, physical therapy can be done away from the surgical site to promote wound healing and recovery of functional activities of the lower limbs. Physical therapy can be done in the lower leg area with acupuncture, tuina, and other modalities. Early after bunion surgery, patients are generally required to perform active dorsiflexion and flexion exercises for the remaining four toes to exercise active muscle contraction and avoid muscle atrophy and weakness in the lower limbs. Choosing the right type of physical therapy after bunion surgery can promote blood circulation in the lower limbs and accelerate wound healing. Exercising the muscles of the lower limbs can allow patients to get out of bed and walk as soon as possible. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out postoperative physical therapy, according to the patient’s own situation to choose the appropriate physical therapy methods.