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Hello all.
I am now nearly 6 weeks post op (Scarf/Akin osteomy both feet). I was told not to do any exercises apart from heel walking for the full 6 weeks but have read that some surgeons advise physiotherapy from much earlier than this. I go back to the hospital next week and would like to know what is being recommended by other NHS Consultants around the country. Also what are people's experiences when they have had private surgery? I presume I will not get physiotherapy on the NHS and will need to go private or does that vary? Has anyone had infra red treatment to minimise swelling? I woud be grateful for any comments.
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jazzym05353 lizmw
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Actually I'd like to know aswell because although my surgery was done at a private hospital it was through Nhs. I didn't know that I might not get physiotherapy through Nhs
caroline_b-m lizmw
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I was unable to get physio on the NHS, I asked my consultant and my GP and was told the wait times were around 6 weeks, by which time I would have moved on quite a bit in my recovery. I did not wish to go private, so went online and found an exercise routine on another surgeon's website which was very helpful.
Let us know how you get on!
Carolinr
Jinny2 lizmw
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lizmw Jinny2
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How did you select a therapist --did you find one who specialised in feet?
Jinny2 lizmw
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