Ankle and foot injuries are also very common. As a weight-bearing joint, the ankle takes on a big stress of the body. Ankle or foot injuries may occur when a person can misstep, hit an obstacle, step down on an odd angle, wears improper shoes, or slips and falls. It is very important to correctly treat an injured ankle/ foot to prevent a person from suffering from chronic pain and risk of reinjuring themselves in the future. Physical therapy treatment can be very helpful in treating mild to complex ankle problems which may include:
- Achilles' tendonitis, Anterior (shin splints)/ Posterior Tibialis tendonitis, Peroneal tendonitis
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures and stress fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis, Heel spurs
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Morton's Neuroma
- Bunionectomies, other ankle foot surgeries
Ankle and Foot Injury Treatments We Provide
Physical therapy focuses on a few key areas that will try to help you regain full function of your ankle and foot. This includes:
- Pain and inflammation management program, especially in the acute stages using P.R.I.C.E treatment approach – protection, rest, ice compression, elevation
- Patient education in limiting the stress placed on your joints, instruction in proper body mechanics with walking, stairs, standing or sport activities
- Postural training and restoration of proper alignment to normalize weight bearing through your joints
- Individualized Home Exercise Program
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization/ manipulation to regain range of motion
- Strengthening and stretching, balance and mobility exercises
- Return to professional career
- Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities
- Early movement strategies
- Functional rehabilitation
