The foot and ankle region is subject to constant stresses and hazards, from the effects of ill-fitting shoes to traumatic sports injuries. The results can be painful. Foot and ankle problems can have a significant impact on our general health and well-being.
Every person has a gait that is unique to them. We often hear terms like supination and pronation which occur naturally with by walking normally. Most often, injuries are caused due to an abnormal amount of supination and pronation. Injuries such as stress fractures, painful arches, and tendonitis can develop.
Other injuries listed below are also common:
- foot plantar fascia
- foot collapsed arch, fallen arch
- bunions treatment
- foot sprain and fracture, stress fracture
- foot tendonitis
After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. Following a well-structured conditioning program will also help you return to sports and other recreational activities.
To ensure that the Foot & Ankle Therapy is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor’s supervision. Our physical therapist will help you identify a treatment plan that will get you back to your rehabilitation goals, safely and effectively.
Below are KEY components of Physical Therapy to get you back on your feet!
Strength: Strengthening the muscles that support your lower leg, foot, and ankle will help keep your ankle joint stable. Keeping these muscles strong can relieve foot and ankle pain and prevent further injury.
Flexibility: Stretching the muscles that you strengthen is important for restoring range of motion and preventing injury. Gently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and keep your muscles long and flexible.
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