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How much should I move and exercise my injured foot?Following your operation you have been advised that you are able to touch weight bear in a boot. Touch weight bearing means that you are only able to put your toes to the floor on your operated leg. This should be used for balance only. Try not to put any standing …

How much should I move and exercise my injured foot?Early weight bearing (putting weight through your injured foot) has been shown to help increase the speed of healing. You should not be mobilising (moving around) or have your ankle lowered to the floor for very long for two weeks after your surgery to allow the swelling to go down and …