I ve got a bimalleor fx of the fibula, combined with syndesmosis tightrope. Surgery was 6 weeks ago. I m in a hard cast. When would it be appropriate to start physical therapy? Also, what can I do for extremely dry skin on my foot? Thanks!! YYYY@YYYY
Hello, As what I would say is, physio starts the very next day of the surgery in a planned manner. First and foremost the pulmonary rehabilitation. Second is the upper limb strengthening. The third is the core stability and last but not the lease the lower limbs. For lower limb initially, the ROM, followed by free movements which will be followed by strengthening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.