Balance Exercises Following Bunion Surgery

Balance Exercises For After Bunion Surgery

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com/ Balance exercises have been found to be helpful for individuals following orthopedic surgeries including knee replacements, hip replacements, back surgery or foot surgery. The most common surgery on the foot is for correcting bunions. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now  Estimates have suggested that 23% of adults in America suffer with bunions. Actually, more than two-thirds of people over the age of 65 have bunions. Most often, women get bunions more than men. Statistics reveal that women are actually nine times more likely to develop bunions than men, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Most doctors believe that in addition to genetics, bunions develop secondary to lifestyle patterns including wearing high heeled shoes and wearing pointy-toed shoes. In fact those specific types of footwear have driven the incidence of bunions among  younger women up dramatically. Over time, doctors have seen that bunions occur in young adulthood and can progress over time, especially if the individual wears ill-fitting shoes. Initially, doctors recommend non-surgical solutions including wearing orthotics in the shoes, wearing shoes that have a wide enough toe box and limiting the height of the heel. If the bunion continues to worsen, however, there are a number of foot surgeries that can correct the problem. The specific type of surgery is called a bunionectomy. In general, a bunionectomy surgery involves taking a piece of bone from the toe and pinning the toe in a straight alignment. Following a bunion surgery, balance exercises and mobility exercises are important to perform to regain proper function and gait pattern.

Balance Exercises To Do After Foot Surgery

Balance exercises should be started when the doctor removes the walking boot and allows the individual to resume normal weight bearing through the operated foot. Sometimes after the boot and weight bearing restrictions have been lifted, the person is still using crutches for balance and to minimize pain in the post surgical foot. If that is the case, balance training should be delayed until the individual can put weight on their foot more comfortably. Additionally, stability exercises should be initiated in a safe setting like near a counter or table for the person's maximum safety.  

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

   To Learn the best balance exercises to practice following bunion surgery,  get the Exercise For Balance DVD. The DVD is easy to use at home and comes complete with the best balance and strength exercises needed to rehabilitate after surgery or to enhance senior fitness for  performing basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from a balance trainer -- a licensed Physical Therapist-- who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 20 years. Order your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

Following foot surgery, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.    

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