cheilectomy or other foot surgeries

[TroutSc]

I had surgery back in jan this year. In march I got out of the surgical boot and into a post-surgery sandal, then on to normal shoes. Decided to pick up tennis as my "recovery" sport, (hope to catch up with my wife),literally just started. The foot actually feels good. I think the biggest pain is from being "booted up" and lazy for awhile, getting moving again and such.

Just curious if any others have had that type of surgery and how recovery was.

In my case, they basically cut in at the big toe joint and up the foot, saw off some bone spur and drilled out the joint at the big toe and foot joint.

 

[LeeD]

I didn't have your foot injury, but I know a little about atrophy and getting back into shape.
First break, cast for 4 months, from April thru July, then practiced with my high school football team from Sept to Nov, before I got any playing time.
Second leg break, 13 months in a cast, 6 in a hip cast, and decided to start tennis to rehab. But I didn't start tennis until I could slow jog, a year after removal of the walking cast.
I did surf heavy head high waves 5 days after cast removal, not recommended, as I crutched it to the beach (bud carried both boards), and paddled out. Surfed at least 30 days in a row after that.
Can only recommend that you listen to your body, take it slower than you think you should, and fully rest between workout sessions.

 

[charliefedererer]

Tennis is actually a running sport that also involves hitting.

As you first take up the sport though, you will probably see it more as a hitting sport that involves some running.

But take care of your feet.

As you improve and your strokes become more automatic, you'll begin to appreciate the importance of good footwork and running.


Good tennis shoes provide support and cushioning. (My favorite for the last few years have been the Asics Gel Resolution.)

No tennis shoe has anything but a thin, cheap insole that easily compresses down. Strongly consider replacing it with a quality replacement insole that will provide support and some cushioning like the Superfeet Orange.



Follow LeeD's advice about listening to your body and resting if you become overly sore.


Get in better shape for tennis by doing some jogging or riding a bike, as your recovery from foot surgery allows.


Unfortunately tennis elbow, shoulder and wrist problems are all too common in tennis players. Try doing the Thrower's Ten Exercises to help prevent having these problems: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/pdf/main/athletics/athletic_training/throwers10.pdf


Good luck!