Table 1.

Rehabilitation Protocol

After surgery	Postoperative exercise in Group A; Immobilisation with the brace for corresponding time in Group B, C and D
Immediately after removing the brace	Ankle mobilisation
0–2 weeks after removing the brace	Standing up for 1 h per day
2–4 weeks after removing the brace	Standing up for 2 h per day
	Deep squat
4–6 weeks after removing the brace	Double-legged heel raises
	Walking less than 1000 steps on flat ground
6–8 weeks after removing the brace	Single-legged heel raises
	Walking less than 2000 steps on flat ground
2 weeks after successfully performing single-leg heel raises	Jogging
4 weeks after successfully performing jogging	More vigorous training