FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

Foot & Ankle Pain

Ankle sprains are a common occurrence amongst active people and can occur with running, walking on uneven surfaces, or even jumping. Most often, the injury happens when the foot twists inward and the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched or torn. Research shows up to 80% of people who suffer from a sprained ankle will endure re-injury at some point in the future. Other common foot ankle injuries include Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.

TREATMENTS:

At PT Solutions, we utilize a combination of manual therapy techniques and exercises to deliver our patients restoration of their normal lives. Our treatment process focuses on reducing the pain and swelling in the ankle for the short term. We utilize soft tissue and joint mobilizations to restore proper joint mechanics and muscle activation.

Our therapists go beyond the injury and to the root of the problem. For example, ankle sprains are likely a result of hip and lower back weakness, paired with poor stability of the ankle. As patients improve, PT Solutions emphasizes the strength and stability of the entire lower half of the body to promote function and reduce the risk of re-injury.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy is used to decrease pain and improve the mobility of the foot and ankle. This approach uses a combination of manipulation/mobilization techniques of the involved and surrounding joint and soft tissue. Restoring proper mobility is vital for all weight-bearing movements and activities.

Therapeutic exercise programs

Therapeutic exercise will target all structures affect the lower extremity. It is important to address weakness and dysfunction at the hip and low back. Target strengthening at the foot and ankle as well as balance training will ensure a smooth transition to pre-injury level of activity.

EVIDENCE:

A combination of manual physical therapy and exercise is more effective than completion of a home exercise program in treating ankle sprains. Patients are noticeably better as early as four weeks after injury and report superior outcomes six months following their injury. With the likelihood of re-injury and chronic ankle problems being so prevalent, it is important to seek physical therapy after any ankle sprain, regardless of injury severity. A specific combination of soft tissue mobilization and exercise has been shown to be superior to other conservative treatment approaches for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.

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Ankle sprain
Achilles tendinitis
Achilles rupture
Sever’s Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain
Neuroma
Shin splints
Stress fracture
Bunion
Peroneal tendinitis
Tibialis posterior tendonitis
Nerve entrapment
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Post-surgical (i.e. bunionectomy, lis franc repair, ORIF)
Muscle strain/tear

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