Foot/Ankle

Preparing for surgery: Please review the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute Information for Surgical Patients (PDF) before your surgical appointment.

Home Exercise Program: If you have been prescribed a home exercise program, please review the instructions (PDFs) and videos recommended by your healthcare provider.

Questions? Please contact your healthcare provider by sending a message through UCSF MyChart


Home exercise programs

Please follow the home exercise program recommended by your healthcare provider.

Acute Ankle ProtocolAchilles Injury ProtocolAnkle Strengthening
Ankle Injury PreventionLower Body StretchesCrutch Guide
Foam Rolling Guide

Acute Ankle Videos

View/Download: Acute Ankle (PDF)
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Ankle Pumps
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Seated Calf Raise
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Foot Doming
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Toe Swaps
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Tandam Balance
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Gait Training

Achilles Injury Protocol Videos

View/Download: Achilles Injury Protocol (PDF)
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Double Leg Calf Raises
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Single Leg Calf Raises
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Single Leg Calf Eccentrics
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Tandam Balance
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Single Leg Balance
 

Ankle Strengthening Protocol Videos

View/Download: Ankle Strengthening (PDF)
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Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion, Eversion, Inversion
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Double Leg Calf Raises
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Single Leg Calf Raises
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Single Leg Balance
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Single Leg Squats
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Single Leg Floor Touches

Ankle Injury Prevention 

View/Download:Ankle Injury Prevention Program (PDF)
*Courtesy of the Women's Sports Medicine Center

Crutch Guide

Crutch Guide (PDF)


Foam Rolling Protocol 

Foam Rolling Protocol (PDF)


Lower Body Stretching Videos

View/Download: Lower Body Stretches (PDF)
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Calf Stretch
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Hip Flexor Stretch
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Quad Stretch with Strap
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TFL Stretch
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Hamstring Stretch Variations
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Hamstring Stretch - Advanced
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Gluteal Stretch
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Piriformis Stretch
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Lying Butterfly Stretch