Had ankle surgery? Here’s what real recovery looks like 👉 Recovering from ankle surgery is a step-by-step process. In the later stage of ankle ORIF rehab, the focus shifts from just moving the ankle to building strength, balance, and confidence. We start with ankle mobility exercises like big toe stretches. Then we move to calf raises to strengthen push-off power for walking and running. Balance training, like standing on one leg and tossing a ball, helps improve stability. Finally, we add real