Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can significantly disrupt your daily life, as these structures are responsible for absorbing the impact of every step you take.
Common foot and ankle conditions:
Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the thick band of tissue across the bottom of the foot, typically causing stabbing pain with your first steps in the morning.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Irritation or tiny tears in the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, often due to overuse or sudden increases in activity.
Ankle Sprains
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments (usually on the outer side) following a sudden twist or roll of the ankle.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
A condition where the tendon supporting the arch becomes inflamed or weakened, potentially leading to “flat feet.”
Metatarsalgia
Pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot, often described as feeling like you have a pebble in your shoe.
How Physiotherapy Helps
Physiotherapy effectively addresses a wide range of issues in the lower extremities:
Biomechanical Analysis
Arch Assessment
Determining if you have high arches (pes cavus) or flat feet (pes planus) to understand how weight is distributed.
Footwear Review
Evaluating if your shoes provide adequate support or if they are contributing to your specific injury pattern.
Kinetic Chain Screening
Checking if stiffness in the big toe or weakness in the hip is causing your ankle to work harder than it should.