Foot and Ankle Pain Relief
Why are foot and ankle problems so common?
Our feet bear the brunt of everything we do in our daily lives once we’re upright. They absorb the shock impact of all of the steps, stumbles, and heavy jogging strikes that we ask of them. And, of course, we often “ask” this while wearing high heels or other footwear with virtually no support where it’s needed.
In fact, the lower part of our body is such a complex interplay of bones, tendons, and joints that it shouldn’t be a surprise when some sort of problem eventually shows up. You probably won’t be able to “outrun” some level of ankle or foot pain in your lifetime, whether you’re a sports junkie or a couch potato. Ironically, both a very active lifestyle and an extremely sedentary one can lead to foot and ankle pain, and aging is often a factor as well.
What types of conditions can be helped with physical therapy?
With the legs’ tibia and fibula bones coming together at the ankle and arching over the foot’s talus bone, problems in your feet can influence ankle pain and vice versa, as well as put stress on your knees and throw off hip and spine alignment. For that reason, the number of problems addressed by physical therapy relating to feet and ankles is fairly substantial. Conditions include:
- Balance and mobility issues
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Sprained ankles
- Collapsed arches
- Non-specific foot pain
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Sports Injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
What happens in physical therapy?
Our dedicated team of physical therapists is trained to evaluate what you will need to work on based on existing medical information. We’ll also evaluate your walk and your ability to move your feet and ankles in various positions.
Because so many foot and ankle issues stem from inflammation, causing a kind of seizing-up effect, much of physical therapy will likely focus on simple movements that encourage flexibility and range of motion. In addition, if your ankles aren’t able to properly support your weight, strengthening exercises might also be an important part of your therapy.
Our team of physical therapists will also teach you how to improve your posture when walking and running if gait issues are resulting from — or even causing — your foot and ankle pain.
Are you ready to take the “first steps” toward making the rest of those steps pain-free? Free Consultation at Toledo, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Maumee & Swanton, OH centers for an evaluation so that you can begin your journey to healthy, strong feet and ankles.
Our Approach
Our approach to foot and ankle pain focuses on targeted strategies to address discomfort, restore movement, and support overall stability, with expertise in sports injury Treatment in Maumee, Ohio.
- We conduct a thorough evaluation to assess foot and ankle alignment, gait, and movement patterns to identify the underlying cause of pain.
- Our therapy plan includes specific exercises to improve flexibility, reduce inflammation, and restore the full range of motion.
- Strengthening routines are incorporated to enhance muscle stability around the ankle and foot, preventing further injury.
- We design targeted recovery programs to safely return to physical activities without risking reinjury.
- Post-surgical therapy involves progressive exercises to rebuild strength and regain functional mobility in the foot and ankle.
What We Can Do for You
Our goal is to help you regain comfort, mobility, and strength in your feet and ankles. We offer effective solutions tailored to your needs.
FAQs
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