Had mine done 5+ years ago.... long recovery... had a PT tell me that I'd never do planks again because I wouldn't get the flexion back.... HE WAS WRONG! :)
Same hare! I had my bunion surgery 7 years sgo and I still have a beautiful foot, I am a very active person I do all sports, I love skiing and climbing, I do crossfit and cardio People, don’t be afraid of it, don’t listen to any ba It’s sooooo good and so worth it!!!!
Thank you for posting this. I had bunion surgery and was given no instructions on how to walk/stretch my foot once out of the cast. This video helped tremendously :)
I just had surgery 2 weeks ago. I can't wait to be cleared to do these therapy exercises. Thank you so much for sharing. My physical therapy copayments are expensive. If I can cut back on therapy visits by doing these exercises shared. I'll save money and time ❤
Thank you so much. I’m so annoyed b/c my doctor gave me NO exercises to do and told me NOT to go to physical therapy. I can tell my foot/toe are struggling to re-learn how to function normally (like the muscles are stiff and have gone to sleep or something) so I will be trying all of these!
I've encouraged the orthos where I go (who have a PT and OT department) to start writing white papers for their peers and speaking at conferences to tell other orthos the importance of working with PTs and OTs and how it is essential to the healing process and getting back to a fully functioning, pain-free state.
I thought you very clear in your directions and pictures! Was very helpful to me. I am almost at week #4 and pain has not been unusual. Much of time, not at all, and sometimes it feels warm and itchy. I was able to take showers after 2 weeks and that helped a lot. Also had the hammertoe with my bunion and 3 of the toes got splints as they were curving too much towards the big toe. I use a large zip lock (I think quart size) filled with clear Karo syrup and then put inside a pillowcase. It freezes quickly but is nice and flexible so I can semi wrap it around my foot. I actually have two of these. I was hoping I would be driving after my 4 week appt in a few days, but maybe not based on your video. What a dramatic difference when I look at the Xrays! The other foot will be done once I can put all my weight on the foot that had surgery. I realize how much I had to depend on standing on one foot. Thanks for taking the time to video this.
Doctors denied my pt even after I asked multiple times. I know have hip issues because I don’t walk flat. I’ll never be able to wear heels. I’m young and unmarried so this bothers me. This video is more help then any doctor gave me.
Wow, that's awful. You had bunion surgery? What kind of doctor refuses to allow a patient to go to physical therapy? Doctors take an oath to "do no harm". It sounds like their "decision" has done you harm.
After being very disappointed with PT, I found your video and used your stretches for my first removal and now have no stiffness, even though I was warned I may not be able to do my usual workouts. Other than the scar, I'm good! I have my second surgery soon and know I will be great following this video. Thank you!
Good! I'm glad it helped. Your surgeon should have given you the initial exercises for you to do. I've told my surgeons they should write white papers for their field and/or speak at events to teach other doctors about the importance of the OT or PT and exercises for recovery. Many doctors just don't educate patients on what to do for a successful recovery.
So helpful! I did PT on my left one with copay, she did not give these exercises! Your info is invaluable! I just had my right one done one year later. I’m not spending $ on PT this time. Thank you!
Thanks for this helpful video🌺🌺 I have stiff big toe joint.. how long did you use these exercises before you see improvement and be able to walk “normally”?
I had surgery 3 years ago and went to physical therapy which really helped me, but I had to have the surgery again about 4 weeks ago and for some reason I was recommended not to go to therapy even though it would've been helpful. Thank you so much for this video, I just started doing these exercises two days ago, and I can already see an improvement in my mobility in my toe ❤🙏
Thanks for all the great exercises. I am 8 weeks out of surgery and my toes are very tight (had 2 pins as well). Was wearing the boot and was concerned about reversing any healing by doing anything so now I need to try to get back to normal walking. The DR recommended PT therapy only if I had pain which I really don't except for the end of my toes. Looking forward to trying these.
Good! At minimum, your surgeon or their physician's assistant should be showing you - actually demonstrating & helping you to do - the exercises they want you to do, and to teach you the proper way to do them. You can also show them my exercises in my video to see if that's what they want you to start doing now, or to at least get a date to start doing them.
Wish I had found your videos after I had my surgery. I went to PT but not as good as yours. Because of the pain from my surgery and intolerance to the hardware I walked putting excess pressure on th outer part of my foot and ended up with Morton’s neuroma which has been worse that the bunion pain. I had the hardware removed from the proximal end of my metatarsal which made a huge difference and a decompression of the Morton’s neuroma but am still battling that pain
I’m glad I found this video, thank you for the very helpful instructions! Had my surgery over a year ago but haven’t been on top of my exercises. Doing this also relieved some lower back pain I’m experiencing. Thank you!!! 🙏
Hi Glory B, I just subscribed to your channel. Did you find your toes 2 and 3 to be stiff and feel a little numb when you did the toe curl? When did you start walking well after the surgery. I had a lapidus bunionectomy and tailors' bunionectomy. You are a wonderful teacher and the videos are very well done.
You are amazing. Thank you. So helpful. Wow.It is my first day of exercises . My boot came off three days ago and saw physio today but I find it is easier to watch and copy you xx
Glory B thank you for getting back to me on this. I forgot to ask you this. Did you do all of these exercises as soon as your boot came off after six weeks? All of them ? Please let me know .I would so appreciate it. This moment I’m still only watching this video and haven’t tried it yet.
I did the toe curl and toe flexion exercises about 3 weeks after getting the stitches out. The other exercises were added a few weeks later when I started physical therapy.
I was able to correct my bunions with silicone toe spacers. I am so happy and so thankful to no longer be considering surgery. 🙌 20+ years of pain - relieved by two little nubs of silicone! Crazy. I am hoping you have a swift recovery.. one free of any complications regarding structure, alignment, chronic pain etc. 💕 It must be incredibly difficult to stay off your feet long enough to facilitate proper healing. 🙁 On a positive note, that colour looks beautiful on you! 😉
How long was it before you could put a normal shoe on and which shoes were comfortable for you? I’m 5 weeks post op and Dr is saying she wants me to start trying to get a shoe on but it’s too painful. I haven’t even went to PT yet. I feel like she’s rushing me and wanted to see if this was close to what you did.
I don't remember any more. It's documented in my video series on bunion surgery, all posted on the playlist that I linked in the video's Description Box - th-cam.com/play/PLkJymLpJ5mYXECEI82fRLBAeKZY8C8FQJ.html
Hello I apologize if someone already asked this question. Are you still using the "boot" at the time of the video or are you out of the boot and now using shoes at this point. Thank you in advance. These exercises look great btw. Thank you for posting.
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery done on both feet a month ago and next week I start Physical Therapy. It hurts just by watching this video. Right now, my big toes hurt just from wiggling them. It's going to be rough, but it needs to be done. I am considering taking Ibuprofen before my appointments, hopefully it will help with the pain. Thanks for sharing this video with us!
PT will help. My two feet were operated on in the same manner. I've had completely different experiences with each foot in regard to pain, movement, and recovery.
I just got Hallux Rigidus surgery 4 weeks ago. They should remove the pin in 2 weeks. Doctor said I need physical therapy. I just found out, I I don’t have health insurance anymore. So this video will be great cause I could save money. Dr. said that in three months I can be wearing heels. he also stated try not to be on them 24/7 Only worm for special occasion.
Wish I had found this video sooner...a few exercises suggested by my Dr but when I asked about pt was told I don't need it. Had left bunion 2 years ago and got along ok...a little stiff yet and big toe is raised and laps a bit over next toe but I keep exercising biking etc...really no pain. Another Dr did right toe a year ago...I wore spacer to avoid the lapping over possibility. But now by big toe is always raised off the ground and having pain in ball of foot. Went back to Dr recently...had me get Spenco shoe insert....and said I may need surgery on the next two middle toes. What!? Feeling a bit frustrated and disappointed!
Had my surgery almost 3 months ago and have not gone to physical therapy. Some stiffness in my big toe as well as the others, but I really want to get back to running. Thanks for your videos. How many times a week would you suggest doing these?
The PT told me to do the exercises every day. :-) I also had my second foot done in early June. I haven't had as much swelling or pain with foot #2 as I did with foot #1. As a result, I've been walking on it too much and have not realized that since the big toe still doesn't bend properly while walking, I compensate for that by walking in such a way that the front/top part of the foot has been hurting as if it is bruised. I emailed the PT. He is the person who got it right and told me this. I need to walk more consciously and probably walk less / rest more. And I need to do those exercises. I've been pretty good about doing the one with the green band daily. I still do that exercise on both feet!
My left foot was operated two weeks ago. My big toe and the area below that was operated on are still incredibly stiff I can barely move it. Was that similar to your experience? Many thanks.
Thank you for these videos. Like others, I've gone through bunion surgery with little information on what to expect. When were you able to drive again (both after the left foot and the right foot)? When were you able to walk without a special shoe/scooter/crutches? Thanks!
Your surgeon, or your surgeon's physician's assistant, should be able to tell you the week you can start exercises, and which exercises to start with, which to add later & when.
Hola llevo 16 semanas tras la cirugia de hallus y dedo de garra con osteotomia (2 tornillos y 1 clavo en el hallus) estoy haciendo terapia , bisi, escaladora, corriente y tus ejeecicios. Pero hoy que camine como 1 hora, aunque pausada y despacio y ennla mañana la fisio me puso a subor gradas electricas con 3 escalones, bicicleta, por que me dieron picadas donde estaba el hallus ?? Es normal???
This seems great, thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I have a question, my surgeon said he usually advises against physio as “they push too hard” I’m not sure what this means. I’m runner and don’t to lose any mobility. I had bilateral scarf akin Osteotomies 12 days ago. Is it too soon for me to start some of this? Thank you :)
It's probably still a little too early to start PT. I'm more concerned that your surgeon has had bad experiences with his patients getting PT. The PT I've always gone to is part of the same ortho clinic - same practice & building - and he actually works mainly with athletes. I think it was a good 3 or 4 months after surgery that I started PT. Start talking to all of your athlete friends and find out which PTs they've been to who they trust. Then try to get a referral from the doc.
@@gloryb-tv Thank you for replying. Absolutely, that’s what concerned me too. I won’t start just yet then and will allow some more recovery time. Then look into physio. Thanks!
I’m 2 half weeks post op and trying some exercises already but still swollen and stiff which is limiting, I was just curious also when you started your exercises? Thanks
It was a few weeks after the stitches came out that, on a subsequent Dr visit, the P.A. gave me 2 or 3 light exercises to do (the exercises I show from :35 to 2:22). A month or two after that, I did some physical therapy for several weeks (twice a week, I believe) and my PT gave me the rest of the exercises I show in the video.
Thank you , I know everybody’s recovery is different but it’s always good to speak to people who have had the same thing done. Great demonstrations of the exercises thank you 🙏
Did you have Lapiplasty, by chance? Your incisions are where mine are. :-) Thanks so much for sharing these great exercises! Very informative! I'm 11 weeks post op.
@@gloryb-tv yep. That's what Lapiplasty is. It this that's like the "brand name" of the procedure. Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction. Surgical term - lapidus bunionectomy. I waited years and years, too. But, I didn't want the old method, that ends up returning. Thanks again for the great exercises!! :-)
@@gloryb-tv I had my Lapiplasty 11 weeks ago and only recently moved into a shoe. I have more discomfort now than I ever had in the boot. I did a search today and I think your video might be exactly what I need to help myself. I will get regular with these exercises - thank you for posting!
@@gloryb-tv the exercises were helpful however the culprit was the hardware. I had it removed 2 weeks ago and am again on the mend. Hoping this is the final chapter.
I think I started physical therapy about 8 or 9 weeks after surgery, which is where I learned the exercises. I had swelling for a long time -- it wasn't completely "unswelled" until about 9 or 10 months after surgery.
@@gloryb-tv Thanx. Before you started with physical therapy, were you doing any kind of easy stretching (ie flexibility) work. That is , jexercises for mobility and not strengthening. A friend of mine just had bunion surgery on both feet and that is why I am asking these questions.
I'm 15 weeks po lapiplasty bunionectomy. Is it too late for me to get my rom back? I'm really bummed about how restricted my toe is, and my doctor never told me about PT or even recommended it, but I would really appreciate your opinion on this
I couldn’t (still can’t) afford physiotherapy, I got my left foot bunion operated in March of 2021. My big toe won’t flex in wedges/ heels and my big toe knuckle won’t bend and I really want the flexibility back so I can enjoy wearing the shoes I love to wear. Will these exercises help me in my case or would I need physio?
I'd suggest to start doing the exercises now as much as your foot will allow. Also see if you can find other channels here on YT hosted by physical therapists who reply to comments. If you find any of their videos about PT for feet, ask them questions in the comments sections of those videos.
Talk to your doctor about exercise. Mine has a physician's assistant who first gave me a few exercises to do and told me when to start. When my first foot wasn't doing well nor progressing quickly enough, the doctor sent me to physical therapy, which is where I got these exercises. It's kind of a process and depends on how fast your foot is healing. That's why you need for your physician or PA to inform you when it's time to start exercising the foot.
The first two exercises I was given by my surgeon's PA during a follow up appointment. I think I started those about 3 or 4 weeks after surgery. The rest of the exercises from the physical therapist were started later -- maybe 6 or 8 weeks after surgery.
It takes a year or slightly more to get the foot back to normal activity. Really. I had my second foot done 6 weeks ago! This time the doc put a pin into my second toe - it's actually sticking out! - and that gets removed on Friday. Believe me, the younger you are when you have bunion surgery the stronger you are to manage the physical interruption. You need a strong upper body while you're recuperating. Did your doctor offer to get you into physical therapy? That would be a good idea. A PT will focus on your specific physical challenges; what movement gives you pain; which types of sports and other activities you want to be able to do without pain; etc.
GloryB-TV well actually my doctor didn’t prescribe physical therapy. Only after some complications and me complaining the docter prescribed physical therapy. I went twice a week for 4 months and my physio therapist ended up ending my treatment sessions because he didn’t see any improvement. When I reach the one year mark I’ll probably go to another doctor to get a second opinion. Still hoping my foot will improve when I try these exercises at home..
You need a different PT who doesn't give up! My PT specializes in sports injuries. He works with teenagers on up. Start asking around - your friends, coworkers, your parents friends -- who has worked with a really good physical therapist? And then, "Why do you think they're good at PT?" You want to hear that the PT knows the human body and works with patients + that knowledge to get you pain-free.
Hi Caro. I had my first bunion surgery in November 2019 and it took me 15 months to basically get back to normal. Everything is still a bit stiff and I do still get some swelling. Everyone is different in their healing times. I just had my second foot done 6 weeks ago and I will at least know what to expect this time as far as a timeline is concerned and anything I can do to move the healing process along. I just wish the surgeons would let us know what to expect!
@@gloryb-tv i know this is older post/video, this is exactly what happened to me, bunion surgery on 1/17/2022 on left foot for big toe and second toe, second toe with a pin, sticking out, doctor took the pin out on 4th week, now on 7th week, the big toe is fine, second toe is still hurting. I saw doctor on 7th week 3/10/2022, he said i must start walking right, but second toe hurt a lot and cannot bend at all. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO RECOVER /PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SECOND TOE???? PLEASE ADVISE, I am a very active person and i kind of regret the surgery.
This bunion surgery ruined my grandmother's health. She lost the strength of her big toe and stepped crookedly, as if stepping on eggs, and it made her back deform and she was hunchy, with back pain, with her back deformed to this day.
I just got Hallux Rigidus surgery 4 weeks ago. They should remove the pin in 2 weeks. Doctor said I need physical therapy. I just found out, I I don’t have health insurance anymore. So this video will be great cause I could save money. Dr. said that in three months I can be wearing heels. he also stated try not to be on them 24/7 Only worm for special occasion.
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Had mine done 5+ years ago.... long recovery... had a PT tell me that I'd never do planks again because I wouldn't get the flexion back.... HE WAS WRONG! :)
Good!
For planks you need toe extension. Did u gain it back?
Same hare!
I had my bunion surgery 7 years sgo and I still have a beautiful foot, I am a very active person
I do all sports, I love skiing and climbing, I do crossfit and cardio
People, don’t be afraid of it, don’t listen to any ba
It’s sooooo good and so worth it!!!!
Thank you for posting this. I had bunion surgery and was given no instructions on how to walk/stretch my foot once out of the cast. This video helped tremendously :)
I just had surgery 2 weeks ago. I can't wait to be cleared to do these therapy exercises. Thank you so much for sharing. My physical therapy copayments are expensive. If I can cut back on therapy visits by doing these exercises shared. I'll save money and time ❤
I am 26. Just had my bunion surgery almost 4 weeks ago. Stumbled across your videos. ☺️ super helpful.
Good for you! Getting this done now will help you in the future. Thanks for watching!
How soon after surgery do you begin these exercises?
@@starrboone4284I just had this surgery and I’m only 2 weeks out. They said physical therapy will start at 4 weeks.
Thank you so much. I’m so annoyed b/c my doctor gave me NO exercises to do and told me NOT to go to physical therapy. I can tell my foot/toe are struggling to re-learn how to function normally (like the muscles are stiff and have gone to sleep or something) so I will be trying all of these!
I've encouraged the orthos where I go (who have a PT and OT department) to start writing white papers for their peers and speaking at conferences to tell other orthos the importance of working with PTs and OTs and how it is essential to the healing process and getting back to a fully functioning, pain-free state.
I thought you very clear in your directions and pictures! Was very helpful to me. I am almost at week #4 and pain has not been unusual. Much of time, not at all, and sometimes it feels warm and itchy. I was able to take showers after 2 weeks and that helped a lot. Also had the hammertoe with my bunion and 3 of the toes got splints as they were curving too much towards the big toe. I use a large zip lock (I think quart size) filled with clear Karo syrup and then put inside a pillowcase. It freezes quickly but is nice and flexible so I can semi wrap it around my foot. I actually have two of these. I was hoping I would be driving after my 4 week appt in a few days, but maybe not based on your video. What a dramatic difference when I look at the Xrays! The other foot will be done once I can put all my weight on the foot that had surgery. I realize how much I had to depend on standing on one foot. Thanks for taking the time to video this.
Doctors denied my pt even after I asked multiple times. I know have hip issues because I don’t walk flat. I’ll never be able to wear heels. I’m young and unmarried so this bothers me. This video is more help then any doctor gave me.
Wow, that's awful. You had bunion surgery?
What kind of doctor refuses to allow a patient to go to physical therapy? Doctors take an oath to "do no harm". It sounds like their "decision" has done you harm.
After being very disappointed with PT, I found your video and used your stretches for my first removal and now have no stiffness, even though I was warned I may not be able to do my usual workouts. Other than the scar, I'm good! I have my second surgery soon and know I will be great following this video. Thank you!
Good! I'm glad it helped. Your surgeon should have given you the initial exercises for you to do. I've told my surgeons they should write white papers for their field and/or speak at events to teach other doctors about the importance of the OT or PT and exercises for recovery. Many doctors just don't educate patients on what to do for a successful recovery.
Thanks so much. I recieved NO info on what to day after surgery and was not given any PT. I'm 7 weeks into recovery so this has been a life saver.
That's great!
Estas a tiempo
Invaluable information, thank you for the bunion surgery series. It has assisted me tremendously. At four months post-op, I am still recovering.
I'm glad it helped!
So helpful! I did PT on my left one with copay, she did not give these exercises! Your info is invaluable! I just had my right one done one year later. I’m not spending $ on PT this time. Thank you!
I'm glad the video helped. Meanwhile, so sad about your PT.
Thanks for this helpful video🌺🌺 I have stiff big toe joint.. how long did you use these exercises before you see improvement and be able to walk “normally”?
I had surgery 3 years ago and went to physical therapy which really helped me, but I had to have the surgery again about 4 weeks ago and for some reason I was recommended not to go to therapy even though it would've been helpful. Thank you so much for this video, I just started doing these exercises two days ago, and I can already see an improvement in my mobility in my toe ❤🙏
So helpful videos for people with these problems!!! Your channel is amazing! 💕💕💕
Thank you!
Thanks for all the great exercises. I am 8 weeks out of surgery and my toes are very tight (had 2 pins as well). Was wearing the boot and was concerned about reversing any healing by doing anything so now I need to try to get back to normal walking. The DR recommended PT therapy only if I had pain which I really don't except for the end of my toes. Looking forward to trying these.
Good! At minimum, your surgeon or their physician's assistant should be showing you - actually demonstrating & helping you to do - the exercises they want you to do, and to teach you the proper way to do them. You can also show them my exercises in my video to see if that's what they want you to start doing now, or to at least get a date to start doing them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! I really appreciate it!😃
Thanks for watching!
Wish I had found your videos after I had my surgery. I went to PT but not as good as yours. Because of the pain from my surgery and intolerance to the hardware I walked putting excess pressure on th outer part of my foot and ended up with Morton’s neuroma which has been worse that the bunion pain. I had the hardware removed from the proximal end of my metatarsal which made a huge difference and a decompression of the Morton’s neuroma but am still battling that pain
I’m glad I found this video, thank you for the very helpful instructions! Had my surgery over a year ago but haven’t been on top of my exercises. Doing this also relieved some lower back pain I’m experiencing. Thank you!!! 🙏
Hi Glory B, I just subscribed to your channel. Did you find your toes 2 and 3 to be stiff and feel a little numb when you did the toe curl? When did you start walking well after the surgery. I had a lapidus bunionectomy and tailors' bunionectomy. You are a wonderful teacher and the videos are very well done.
You are amazing. Thank you. So helpful. Wow.It is my first day of exercises . My boot came off three days ago and saw physio today but I find it is easier to watch and copy you xx
I'm so glad, Monika. It's great the videos are helping you!
Glory B thank you for getting back to me on this. I forgot to ask you this. Did you do all of these exercises as soon as your boot came off after six weeks? All of them ? Please let me know .I would so appreciate it. This moment I’m still only watching this video and haven’t tried it yet.
I did the toe curl and toe flexion exercises about 3 weeks after getting the stitches out. The other exercises were added a few weeks later when I started physical therapy.
@@gloryb-tv Thank you Glory B. Makes SENSE AND will wait this long shadow now xx
Since this was 3 years ago can you show how your feet look now and how often and for how long did you do these exercises?
I was able to correct my bunions with silicone toe spacers. I am so happy and so thankful to no longer be considering surgery. 🙌
20+ years of pain - relieved by two little nubs of silicone! Crazy.
I am hoping you have a swift recovery.. one free of any complications regarding structure, alignment, chronic pain etc. 💕
It must be incredibly difficult to stay off your feet long enough to facilitate proper healing. 🙁
On a positive note, that colour looks beautiful on you! 😉
Thank you! Feet are complicated.
How long was it before you could put a normal shoe on and which shoes were comfortable for you? I’m 5 weeks post op and Dr is saying she wants me to start trying to get a shoe on but it’s too painful. I haven’t even went to PT yet. I feel like she’s rushing me and wanted to see if this was close to what you did.
I don't remember any more. It's documented in my video series on bunion surgery, all posted on the playlist that I linked in the video's Description Box - th-cam.com/play/PLkJymLpJ5mYXECEI82fRLBAeKZY8C8FQJ.html
A mi el.ortopedista me opero el 22 febrero y a los 2 meses y medio (9 semanas) me hizo calzar con zapatilla amplias y suaves
Hello I apologize if someone already asked this question. Are you still using the "boot" at the time of the video or are you out of the boot and now using shoes at this point. Thank you in advance. These exercises look great btw. Thank you for posting.
I believe I was out of the boot by then. May have been wearing "loose" gym shoes when I started PT.
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery done on both feet a month ago and next week I start Physical Therapy. It hurts just by watching this video. Right now, my big toes hurt just from wiggling them. It's going to be rough, but it needs to be done. I am considering taking Ibuprofen before my appointments, hopefully it will help with the pain. Thanks for sharing this video with us!
PT will help. My two feet were operated on in the same manner. I've had completely different experiences with each foot in regard to pain, movement, and recovery.
@@gloryb-tv so just for clarification: you had both feet done by akin lapidus?
@@mhelen2810 Yes
Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. I will do these.
Thanks for watching, Jo Ann!
Really appreciate your straightforward and clear video! Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Thanks for sharing! Very helpful while I'm awaiting my Pt appointment
thank you so much for your bunion surgery videos! I had surgery with lapidus, too one week ago. Hope you are doing well :)
I'm glad the videos helped you. Thanks for watching!
Did you like your results with lapiplasty? My 2 1/2 week post surgery big toe has lost a lot of mobility. Is that normal?
I just got Hallux Rigidus surgery 4 weeks ago. They should remove the pin in 2 weeks. Doctor said I need physical therapy. I just found out, I I don’t have health insurance anymore. So this video will be great cause I could save money. Dr. said that in three months I can be wearing heels. he also stated try not to be on them 24/7 Only worm for special occasion.
Wish I had found this video sooner...a few exercises suggested by my Dr but when I asked about pt was told I don't need it. Had left bunion 2 years ago and got along ok...a little stiff yet and big toe is raised and laps a bit over next toe but I keep exercising biking etc...really no pain. Another Dr did right toe a year ago...I wore spacer to avoid the lapping over possibility. But now by big toe is always raised off the ground and having pain in ball of foot. Went back to Dr recently...had me get Spenco shoe insert....and said I may need surgery on the next two middle toes. What!? Feeling a bit frustrated and disappointed!
Had my surgery almost 3 months ago and have not gone to physical therapy. Some stiffness in my big toe as well as the others, but I really want to get back to running. Thanks for your videos. How many times a week would you suggest doing these?
The PT told me to do the exercises every day. :-) I also had my second foot done in early June. I haven't had as much swelling or pain with foot #2 as I did with foot #1. As a result, I've been walking on it too much and have not realized that since the big toe still doesn't bend properly while walking, I compensate for that by walking in such a way that the front/top part of the foot has been hurting as if it is bruised. I emailed the PT. He is the person who got it right and told me this. I need to walk more consciously and probably walk less / rest more. And I need to do those exercises. I've been pretty good about doing the one with the green band daily. I still do that exercise on both feet!
Hi Stephanie. Did you ever manage to get back into running and did face difficulties? Just looking for some hints and tips really. Thanks :)
My left foot was operated two weeks ago. My big toe and the area below that was operated on are still incredibly stiff I can barely move it. Was that similar to your experience? Many thanks.
After two weeks - yes.
I’m 4 1/2 weeks post sit. Was given zero instructions about post recovery. Is it safe to start this now? My big toe is fused.
Y wearing the bleu tape and 4 how long u have to wearing it? Nice video Glory 🌺👍🏾
I think I discussed it in the video....
Thank you for these videos. Like others, I've gone through bunion surgery with little information on what to expect.
When were you able to drive again (both after the left foot and the right foot)?
When were you able to walk without a special shoe/scooter/crutches?
Thanks!
I think I talked about it on one of the videos on the bunion series.
Thanks I’m 15 recovering from a bunion surgery ‼️
Wow. Don't rush the healing process! I had more stress in my life with foot surgery #1 than with #2. The first took a lot longer to heal.
Thank you so much! These exercises are great. May I ask… how long after the surgery should I be starting these physical therapy exercises?
Your surgeon, or your surgeon's physician's assistant, should be able to tell you the week you can start exercises, and which exercises to start with, which to add later & when.
Hola llevo 16 semanas tras la cirugia de hallus y dedo de garra con osteotomia (2 tornillos y 1 clavo en el hallus) estoy haciendo terapia , bisi, escaladora, corriente y tus ejeecicios. Pero hoy que camine como 1 hora, aunque pausada y despacio y ennla mañana la fisio me puso a subor gradas electricas con 3 escalones, bicicleta, por que me dieron picadas donde estaba el hallus ?? Es normal???
So how msny weeks after your surgery were yiu sble ti di these excercises
8 semanas
This seems great, thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I have a question, my surgeon said he usually advises against physio as “they push too hard” I’m not sure what this means. I’m runner and don’t to lose any mobility. I had bilateral scarf akin Osteotomies 12 days ago. Is it too soon for me to start some of this? Thank you :)
It's probably still a little too early to start PT. I'm more concerned that your surgeon has had bad experiences with his patients getting PT. The PT I've always gone to is part of the same ortho clinic - same practice & building - and he actually works mainly with athletes. I think it was a good 3 or 4 months after surgery that I started PT. Start talking to all of your athlete friends and find out which PTs they've been to who they trust. Then try to get a referral from the doc.
@@gloryb-tv Thank you for replying. Absolutely, that’s what concerned me too. I won’t start just yet then and will allow some more recovery time. Then look into physio. Thanks!
How many weeks are you post op in this video please ?
7 months
I’m 2 half weeks post op and trying some exercises already but still swollen and stiff which is limiting, I was just curious also when you started your exercises? Thanks
It was a few weeks after the stitches came out that, on a subsequent Dr visit, the P.A. gave me 2 or 3 light exercises to do (the exercises I show from :35 to 2:22). A month or two after that, I did some physical therapy for several weeks (twice a week, I believe) and my PT gave me the rest of the exercises I show in the video.
Thank you , I know everybody’s recovery is different but it’s always good to speak to people who have had the same thing done. Great demonstrations of the exercises thank you 🙏
Thanks for watching, Helen.
Did you have Lapiplasty, by chance? Your incisions are where mine are. :-) Thanks so much for sharing these great exercises! Very informative! I'm 11 weeks post op.
In some of the paperwork he called it a lapidus bunionectomy. Not sure if that is the same.
@@gloryb-tv yep. That's what Lapiplasty is. It this that's like the "brand name" of the procedure. Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction. Surgical term - lapidus bunionectomy. I waited years and years, too. But, I didn't want the old method, that ends up returning. Thanks again for the great exercises!! :-)
@@gloryb-tv I had my Lapiplasty 11 weeks ago and only recently moved into a shoe. I have more discomfort now than I ever had in the boot. I did a search today and I think your video might be exactly what I need to help myself. I will get regular with these exercises - thank you for posting!
@@pcspitz1521 I hope it helps!
@@gloryb-tv the exercises were helpful however the culprit was the hardware. I had it removed 2 weeks ago and am again on the mend. Hoping this is the final chapter.
Thank you for very helpful video! Do use X-heavy size?
The thera-bands I used in this video are green, which is a middle strength band.
How soon after your surgery did you wait to start these exercises? Did you have any swelling that had to go down first?
I think I started physical therapy about 8 or 9 weeks after surgery, which is where I learned the exercises. I had swelling for a long time -- it wasn't completely "unswelled" until about 9 or 10 months after surgery.
@@gloryb-tv Thanx. Before you started with physical therapy, were you doing any kind of easy stretching (ie flexibility) work. That is , jexercises for mobility and not strengthening. A friend of mine just had bunion surgery on both feet and that is why I am asking these questions.
I might have been doing some stretching - hamstrings, for example.
Wao! You have great movement!!!
Thank you very helpful for vídeo
I'm 15 weeks po lapiplasty bunionectomy. Is it too late for me to get my rom back? I'm really bummed about how restricted my toe is, and my doctor never told me about PT or even recommended it, but I would really appreciate your opinion on this
What is your "rom"?
Great exercises for after surgery but not after Arthrodesis. I have no movement left in the joint.
I couldn’t (still can’t) afford physiotherapy, I got my left foot bunion operated in March of 2021. My big toe won’t flex in wedges/ heels and my big toe knuckle won’t bend and I really want the flexibility back so I can enjoy wearing the shoes I love to wear. Will these exercises help me in my case or would I need physio?
I'd suggest to start doing the exercises now as much as your foot will allow. Also see if you can find other channels here on YT hosted by physical therapists who reply to comments. If you find any of their videos about PT for feet, ask them questions in the comments sections of those videos.
When to start Post Op Exercise for the toe?
Talk to your doctor about exercise. Mine has a physician's assistant who first gave me a few exercises to do and told me when to start. When my first foot wasn't doing well nor progressing quickly enough, the doctor sent me to physical therapy, which is where I got these exercises. It's kind of a process and depends on how fast your foot is healing. That's why you need for your physician or PA to inform you when it's time to start exercising the foot.
Thank you 😊
Thanks very much ❤
When we start this strengthening exercises
I'm sorry, I don't understand your comment.
At what week post surgery do I do these exercises? I am two and a half weeks post surgery 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The first two exercises I was given by my surgeon's PA during a follow up appointment. I think I started those about 3 or 4 weeks after surgery. The rest of the exercises from the physical therapist were started later -- maybe 6 or 8 weeks after surgery.
@@gloryb-tv thank you 🙏🏽 16 weeks post surgery now 🇬🇧
had bunion surgery almost 4 mos ago, big toe still very stiff
How long before these exercises did you have your surgery?
I think it was 6 weeks or so. I waited for the surgeon's PA to tell me when to start which exercises.
Great video Thanks :)
Glad you liked it!
I've been recovering for 8 months now still struggling.. I'm only 20 years old I feel like a made a mistake getting the surgery
It takes a year or slightly more to get the foot back to normal activity. Really. I had my second foot done 6 weeks ago! This time the doc put a pin into my second toe - it's actually sticking out! - and that gets removed on Friday. Believe me, the younger you are when you have bunion surgery the stronger you are to manage the physical interruption. You need a strong upper body while you're recuperating.
Did your doctor offer to get you into physical therapy? That would be a good idea. A PT will focus on your specific physical challenges; what movement gives you pain; which types of sports and other activities you want to be able to do without pain; etc.
GloryB-TV well actually my doctor didn’t prescribe physical therapy. Only after some complications and me complaining the docter prescribed physical therapy. I went twice a week for 4 months and my physio therapist ended up ending my treatment sessions because he didn’t see any improvement. When I reach the one year mark I’ll probably go to another doctor to get a second opinion. Still hoping my foot will improve when I try these exercises at home..
You need a different PT who doesn't give up! My PT specializes in sports injuries. He works with teenagers on up. Start asking around - your friends, coworkers, your parents friends -- who has worked with a really good physical therapist? And then, "Why do you think they're good at PT?" You want to hear that the PT knows the human body and works with patients + that knowledge to get you pain-free.
Hi Caro. I had my first bunion surgery in November 2019 and it took me 15 months to basically get back to normal. Everything is still a bit stiff and I do still get some swelling. Everyone is different in their healing times. I just had my second foot done 6 weeks ago and I will at least know what to expect this time as far as a timeline is concerned and anything I can do to move the healing process along. I just wish the surgeons would let us know what to expect!
@@gloryb-tv i know this is older post/video, this is exactly what happened to me, bunion surgery on 1/17/2022 on left foot for big toe and second toe, second toe with a pin, sticking out, doctor took the pin out on 4th week, now on 7th week, the big toe is fine, second toe is still hurting. I saw doctor on 7th week 3/10/2022, he said i must start walking right, but second toe hurt a lot and cannot bend at all. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO RECOVER /PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SECOND TOE???? PLEASE ADVISE, I am a very active person and i kind of regret the surgery.
Anyone know how long after recovery wearing high heels is possible?
It's different for each person. The swelling needs to be gone (3 to 7 months) and the shoes with heels need to feel comfortable for you.
Who was your Doctor and who was your Therapist. My Doctor eont even touch my foot after surgery
Were you on crutches?
No. I refused crutches. My video series will show you how I got around.
Could you not use crutches@@gloryb-tv
This bunion surgery ruined my grandmother's health. She lost the strength of her big toe and stepped crookedly, as if stepping on eggs, and it made her back deform and she was hunchy, with back pain, with her back deformed to this day.
Thank you I had bunion surgery March 16 good results now May4 my other foot!
I just got Hallux Rigidus surgery 4 weeks ago. They should remove the pin in 2 weeks. Doctor said I need physical therapy. I just found out, I I don’t have health insurance anymore. So this video will be great cause I could save money. Dr. said that in three months I can be wearing heels. he also stated try not to be on them 24/7 Only worm for special occasion.