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 program

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

Acute Ankle ProtocolAchilles Injury ProtocolAnkle Strengthening
Lower Body StretchesCrutch GuideFoam Rolling Guide

Acute Ankle

Acute Ankle (PDF)

Acute Ankle Videos
Ankle Pumps
Seated Calf Raise
Foot Doming
Toe Swaps
Tandam Balance
Gait Training

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Achilles Protocol​

Achilles Injury Protocol (PDF)

Achilles Injury Protocol Videos
Double Leg Calf Raises
Single Leg Calf Raises
Single Leg Calf Eccentrics
Tandam Balance
Single Leg Balance
 

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Ankle Strengthening

Ankle Strengthening (PDF)

Ankle Strengthening Protocol Videos
Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion, Eversion, Inversion
Double Leg Calf Raises
Single Leg Calf Raises
Single Leg Balance
Single Leg Squats
Single Leg Floor Touches

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Crutch Guide

Crutch Guide (PDF)

Foam Rolling Protocol 

Foam Rolling Protocol (PDF)

Lower Body Stretching Videos
Calf Stretch
Hip Flexor Stretch
Quad Stretch with Strap
TFL Stretch
Hamstring Stretch Variations
Hamstring Stretch - Advanced
Gluteal Stretch
Piriformis Stretch
Lying Butterfly Stretch