The foot and ankle is a complex structure. Foot and ankle injuries are common in sports like running, tennis, football, baseball and soccer. Physical therapy for the foot and ankle involves diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation.
The common causes and conditions of ankle and foot pain are:
- Ankle Sprain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Stress Fracture
- Fracture
Depending on their condition, each patient will exhibit different symptoms and experience different levels of pain. A patient may experience swelling or train in the ankle or foot because of sustaining an injury. Most ankle and foot injuries can be treated non-surgically with the help of physical therapy.
At your initial visit, your therapist will perform a detailed assessment to determine the exact cause of your symptoms and prescribe the best course of treatment for your injury. This treatment may include manual therapy, massage, and an exercise program to help you strengthen your ankle and foot and avoid similar injuries in the future.