Leg, Foot, and Ankle Treatment and Surgery

While some pain in your foot or ankle may be treated with medication, surgery may be required. Explore common treatment options for orthopedic problems so you know what to expect.

Plantar Fasciitis

Stretching Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

A person rubbing their achilles tendon in pain

Achilles Tendon Tear Surgery - What to Expect

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Woman with bandage on ankle

Physical Therapy Exercises for Ankle Sprains

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Physiotherapist Treating Plantar Fasciitis In Athlete

How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis with an Ice Bottle Massage

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

woman rubbing foot on the couch

Treatments for Painful Plantar Fasciitis

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Soccer player getting his ankle kicked

Ankle Sprain Surgery Overview

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Ankle Sprain Treatment and Rehab to Speed Recovery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

physical therapist stretching man's leg

The Best Leg Strengthening Exercises After Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Doctor examining patient's foot and ankle

Physical Therapy for an Ankle Fracture

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

woman performing Anteiror tibialis strengthening with a resistance band.

Tibialis Anterior Exercises to Improve Strength

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

Stretching by the frozen lake

Achilles Tendon Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.

Photo of a woman stretching her hamstrings.

Hamstring Strain Exercise Program

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

calf raises at the gym

Exercises for Calf Muscle Strengthening

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Photo of the plantar fascia foot stretch.

Plantar Fascia Stretch for Foot Pain

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

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Treatment of a Broken Ankle

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Woman's feet with bunions

Bunion Surgery, Treatment, Rehab, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

People in physical therapy

Physical Therapy Exercises for Drop Foot

Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT

What to Do to Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

The isometric gluteus medius strengthening exercise.

Isometric Gluteus Medius Training

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

achilles stretch

Achilles Tendonitis Injury Treatments

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Man on crutches in hospital

Ankle Fusion Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

electrical stimulation machine used in physical therapy.

NMES Parameters for Foot Drop

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

surgeons performing arthroscopic surgery

Conditions Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery Can Treat

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

woman doing sidelying IT band stretch

How to Do the Sidelying Iliotibial Band Stretch

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Man with a wrapped leg walking on crutches

Ankle Replacement Surgery Overview

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Doctor examines the patient's leg with heel spurs, pain in the foot, white background, close-up, plantar fasciitis

Plantar Fascia Release: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Improve Quadriceps Strength with the Short Arc Quad Exercise

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Surgeons performing open heart surgery

Cheilectomy Surgery for Big Toe Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD