Post Surgical Ankle/Foot
Sahar is educating her student about surgical protocols of the foot and ankle. A patient who presents two weeks post-surgery for an Achilles tendon repair, should avoid which of the following?
A. Passive dorsiflexion to mild discomfort
B. Seated toe extensions
C. Gentle isometric plantarflexion exercises
D. Active ankle inversion and eversion
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