Ankle & Foot Pain
Going about daily chores, driving to the store, commuting, or simply moving around the house with foot and/or ankle pain can cause torment and frustration. It may also keep you from the sports and active leisure you love. It can be especially frustrating when you have no idea exactly what’s causing the pain
Foot and ankle pain are typically assessed together because when you have discomfort, pain or injury in that area both the ankle and foot can be affected. Thankfully most pain in the ankle or foot is usually short term and are caused by soft tissue injuries, such as sprain and strains.
We at PRO Therapy understand the mechanics of ankle and foot pain, how to identify the cause and most importantly – how to make it stop.
Common Causes of Ankle & Foot Pain
Getting to the bottom of what’s bothering your ankle and foot pain is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. In addition to pain, other signs and symptoms can indicate if there’s an issue with the ankle or foot, like:
- Swelling or stiffness around the ankle
- Pain when putting weight on your foot
- Weakness or instability
- Bruising around the ankle extending onto foot
- Difficulty pushing off with toes
Achilles Tendon – A sprain is caused by stretching or tearing ligaments while a strain is caused by stretching or tearing a muscle or tendon.
Ankle Fractures – Often linked to repetitive stress on the tendon. Often causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the back of your leg near your heel.
Overuse & Footwear – Poor footwear can also impact the ankle and feet in many ways. It leaves you vulnerable to injury, pain, and discomfort not only in the ankles and feet but legs, knees and hips as well.
Ankle & Foot Pain Treatment
Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to relieve your knee pain and restore mobility
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization
Gentle movements to improve mobility in areas that are restricted, restoring normal joint mechanics and reducing stiffness.
Soft tissue mobilization
Techniques like massage and myofascial release may be used to release tension in muscles, ligaments and fascia focused around the knee.
Trigger point therapy
We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.
Knee Treatment Techniques
Dry needling/electrical stimulation
Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.
Graston Technique
Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Therapeutic Interventions
Custom Rehab Programs
We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle supporting the knee, improve your flexibility, and provide more stability.
Gait Training
We focus on improving walking mechanics, balance, and coordination.
Functional Training
We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.
Activity modification and return to sport
We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Custom Orthotics
Sometimes we recommend shoe inserts for support and alignment.
The PRO Therapy Difference
What sets us apart? It’s our team of dedicated physical therapists who specialize in uncovering the root causes of your knee pain, not just masking the symptoms.
Instead of quick fixes that might be recommended by other types of providers, like pain medications, injections or unnecessary surgical interventions, we’re committed to providing you with a range of care to help you heal.
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