Foot and Ankle Injuries
Physiotherapy For Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle injuries are common conditions that can make the simple act of walking a challenge. Whether you have sprained your ankle playing sports, or are experiencing foot pain every morning when you get out of bed, physiotherapy can help!
Sub-Conditions
Ankle Sprains
What It Is
Ankle sprains are a common injury that can happen from something as simple as stepping off a curb wrong or landing on another player’s foot in basketball.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Whatever the cause of your ankle sprain, physiotherapy can help by reducing pain and swelling with electrical stimulation or ultrasound. We will improve your range of motion with manual therapy. And improve your strength and performance with corrective exercises.
Plantar Fasciitis
What It Is
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot issue. It happens when the connective tissue (the plantar fascia) has become damaged or inflamed over time. It can be caused by many things including running, wearing old shoes, lacking leg strength, or another injury causing a limp. This results in stabbing-like pain when you step down onto your foot. It often makes the first few steps in the morning very painful.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy can help by reducing swelling and optimizing tissue healing by using ultrasound. Manual therapy will improve foot mechanics. We provide. advice on shoes or training plans. Stretches and exercise build strength in your leg or foot.
Get treatment for your foot or ankle injury now!