Home Exercises Following Keystone Flap Surgery

These exercises are made to help you move your ankle after a Keystone flap procedure. If applicable, you should also perform the exercises listed in the article "Home exercises after inguinal dissection." Your provider will let you know when you can start these exercises. Once you begin, you should do them 2 or 3 times a day. The goal of the exercises is not to cause pain. Do not overexert yourself or hold your breath.

1. Ankle Circles

Slowly move ankle around in full circle. Be careful to move at the ankle, not at the knee. Complete 10 slow circles in each direction.

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2. Seated Ankle Stretch

Sit with feet flat on the floor. Gently slide affected foot backwards, keeping foot flat on the floor. Hold 20 counts. Repeat 5 times.

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These exercises should not be painful. If you are having more pain following exercise, please call your care team. You may need a referral to a physical therapist.