Foot and Ankle Pain
Tired of all the pain you feel in your foot and ankle? Handle it once and for all!
Do you know why pain in your foot and ankle can be so frustrating?
It’s because your daily activities and life, in general, can be impacted greatly.
You spend a lot of time using your feet every day. From walking to the bathroom to climbing the stairs or driving your car, you have to rely on your feet.
Constant pain in your ankle and foot can hinder a lot of activities for you.
But… you can handle this once and for all with physical therapy.
Physical therapy is an effective treatment option for ankle and foot pain. It eliminates the need for taking potentially harmful medications and helps you avoid surgical correction.
If you’re curious to see how this is possible, contact a therapist at Polygon PT right now. Let’s get you back on your feet in no time.
How Does Physical Therapy Help My Foot and Ankle Pain?
At Polygon PT, our treatments are aimed at providing quick relief to your ankle and foot pain, while restoring strength and motion to your ankle, foot, and lower leg.
A physical therapist will review your medical history, and after which, evaluate your ankle and foot. Through a series of tests, your therapist will identify the cause of your pain.
The tests will enable us to determine the range of motion, coordination, and strength of the areas. For imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and ultrasound, we will walk closely with your doctor.
Once the cause of your pain has been diagnosed, a custom physical therapy treatment plan will be designed for you.
This will include therapeutic exercises targeted at your ankle, foot, and lower leg to relieve pain and strengthen the area.
Depending on your condition, your physical therapist will also include specialized treatments that will help improve your condition and make you live comfortably without pain.
What’s Causing My Foot and Ankle Pain?
The bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the ankle and foot must work together in harmony to function optimally.
Anything that disrupts this harmony puts pressure on the ankle and foot and results in pain.
There are several causes of ankle and foot pain. Common ones include:
Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed.
Achilles tendon rupture
The tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone gets torn. This could be partial or complete.
Sprains/Strains
A sprain occurs when a ligament is overstretched or torn. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is torn or stretched too far.
Fracture
When a fracture occurs in the foot or ankle, it means that a bone is broken.
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament lying at the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. This is usually due to overuse.
Bursitis
This is an inflammation of the bursae. Bursas are thin fluid-filled sac that helps to reduce friction within a joint.