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 FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

Do you avoid taking the stairs or walking through the mall or grocery store due to your foot and/or ankle pain? Do you often limp, hobble, or drag your foot to compensate for the pain? If you suffer from foot and ankle pain, your entire life can be greatly impacted. 

As you’ll read below, foot and ankle pain can arise from a variety of conditions. Physical therapy for foot and/or ankle pain is proven to help relieve pain, speed recovery time, and improve overall quality of life after sustaining an injury. Contact 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness today to speak with one of our licensed physical therapists and learn more about our personalized approach to treating your foot and ankle pain.

COMMON FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONS

At 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness, we focus on finding and treating the root cause of your foot and/or ankle pain. Some conditions are injury-related, others can be a result of tissue or nerve damage, or an underlying disease. 

Below are some of the foot and ankle conditions treated by our board-certified physical therapists:

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  • Ankle sprain. A common injury among athletes, ankle sprains occur when the ankle is suddenly twisted or rolled.  Damage to the ligaments and tendons cause pain, inflammation, and swelling.

  • Plantar fasciitis. A common injury resulting from overuse and repetitive strain. It can cause pain in runners, hikers, walkers, and those occupations that require long periods of standing—especially on hard surfaces.

  • Tendonitis. Because your foot and ankle muscles are anchored by a variety of tendons, inflammation is common when injuries occur. Common examples of foot/ankle tendonitis include: Achilles tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, peroneal tendinosis, flexor tendonitis, and extensor tendonitis.

  • Achilles tendonitis. Pain caused by overuse in the large tendon at the back of your ankle (Achilles Tendon). An acute injury, Achilles tendonitis results in inflammation and pain. If left untreated, the pain can become chronic.

  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). Like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TTS a compression on the posterior tibial nerve that causes pain and tingling anywhere along the path of the nerve running from the inside of the ankle and into the foot.

  • Arch pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common type of arch pain, but it can also be caused by: direct force trauma, ligament sprains, muscle strains, poor biomechanical alignment, stress fractures, overuse, and arthritis.

  • Arthritis. A chronic condition causing inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Arthritis of the foot can make it difficult to walk.

  • Ledderhose Disease. A rare condition characterized by connective tissue build up along the soles of the feet. As the connective tissue grows into hard nodules, it becomes painful to walk.

  • Bunions/Bunionectomy. Bunions develop slowly as a result of continued pressure on the big toe. The pressure causes the bone structure within your toe to change and a painful bony bump develops on the outside of the big toe joint. Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) may be necessary, in which case physical therapy for bunion surgery is essential in restoring the strength and range of motion in your foot. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR FOOT & ANKLE PAIN 

At 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness we use an individually tailored approach to reduce pain and improve your quality of life. Physical therapy for foot and/or ankle pain includes the following: 

  • Manual therapy. Muscles, joints, or tissues that are inflamed or tense benefit from manual therapy.  Your physical therapist will perform skilled, hands-on techniques to improve tissue extensibility; increase range of motion; reduce tension; reduce pain; and reduce soft tissue swelling and inflammation. 

  • Joint mobilization/manipulation. Specialized, hands-on manual therapy techniques aimed at decreasing pain, reducing compensations, and improving mobility within the ankle joint.

  • Massage therapy. Massage can help to increase ankle mobility and relieve pain and stress on the plantar fascia (bottom of the foot) and within the ankle.

  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). A modern version of manual therapy, IASTM breaks down fascial restrictions and scar tissue with a small, ergonomically shaped tool. IASTM has been shown to improve ankle range of motion in those with chronic ankle instability.

  • Functional exercise. We will perform a functional movement assessment to identify weakened or underused muscles within the foot and ankle. Specific exercises will increase the strength, endurance, and function of your foot and ankle muscles, improving stability and reducing the incidence of injury.

  • Electrical stimulation. Electrical stimulation can work alongside manual therapy to reduce swelling and pain in those suffering from an ankle injury. 

If you suffer from foot and/or ankle pain contact 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness of Fulton, MD today and get back on your feet again!