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Dr. Desai understands that foot and ankle conditions can be quite complex so he has compiled trusted resources and real-life examples so you can better understand your condition, treatment options, and the quality care provided by Dr. Desai.
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Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program
After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. Following a well-structured conditioning program will also help you return to sports and other recreational activities.
How to Stretch Your Ankle After A Sprain
You should perform the following stretches in stages once the initial pain and swelling have receded, usually within five to seven days. First is restoration of ankle range of motion, which should begin when you can tolerate weight bearing.
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
You should perform the following stretches in stages once the initial pain and swelling have receded, usually within five to seven days. First is restoration of ankle range of motion, which should begin when you can tolerate weight bearing.
Calf Stretching Exercises
Hold each stretch for 20 seconds, then relax, then repeat, 30 times in the morning, 30 in the afternoon, and 30 in the evening. Must keep knee straight and you should feel the stretch in the calf region.
How to Strengthen Your Ankle After a Sprain
Following an ankle sprain, strengthening exercises should be performed once you can bear weight comfortably and your range of motion is near full. There are several types of strengthening exercises.
Achilles Stretches
Hold each stretch for 20 seconds, then relax, then repeat, 30 times in the morning, 30 in the afternoon, and 30 in the evening. Must keep knee straight and you should feel the stretch in the calf region.
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Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus… – September 2014
The Cavus Foot in Athletes
Fundamentals of Examination and Treatment
A Case Report
Freiberg’s Infarction Treated With Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy, Marrow Stimulation, and Micronized Allograft Cartilage Matrix
Technique in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Syndesmotic Injuries Treated With an Aperture Fixation Device
High School Sports – April 2011
Treating and Preventing Gymnastics Injuries
Baylor Health
Plano Edition – November 2013
Foot & Ankle International June 2011
Bicortical Structural Autograft Harvest During Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy
Baylor Health
Plano Edition – July 2011
The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Surgical Treatment of a Tibial Osteochondral Defect With Debridement, Marrow Stimulation, and Micronized Allograft Cartilage Matrix
High School Sports – June 2010
Heat & Hydration Safety Tips
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1125 Raintree Cir #100
Allen, TX 75013
Total Orthopedics Sports & Spine McKinney
7300 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 165
McKinney, TX 75070