Service
Recovery after foot or ankle surgery
Podiatry after foot or ankle surgery helps you recover safely and get back to walking, activity and sport, working alongside your surgeon.
After foot or ankle surgery, podiatry care looks after the foot as it heals: protecting the area, restoring movement and strength, sorting footwear and orthotics, and guiding a staged return to your activity, always in step with your surgeon's plan.
When this helps
- Bunion and forefoot surgery
- Fracture repair in the foot or ankle
- Achilles or other tendon repair
- Ligament reconstruction for ankle instability
- Other procedures where footwear, offloading or return-to-activity support is needed
What recovery support can involve
- Shared care with your surgeon, following their instructions and timeframes
- Guidance on protective footwear, moonboots and offloading as you heal
- Restoring range, strength and control as you are cleared to load
- Custom orthotics and footwear as you return to activity
- A graded return-to-activity plan built around your goals
Honest note
The clinic works within its scope and alongside your surgical team, and refers back to them when something needs their input. The aim is a smooth, well-supported return to the things you want to do.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
Your surgeon may refer you, but you can also book directly. Your care follows your surgeon's timeframe.
When should I start rehab?
It depends on your surgery and your surgeon's advice. Your rehab will match their plan.
Can you help me get back to running or sport?
Yes. A staged return to activity and sport is a core part of the plan.
