TREATMENT OF FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
How are foot and ankle pain treated? Foot and ankle pain treatment depends on where the injury happens and how long ago it occurred. Compression and Elevation If it is not possible to walk more than two or three steps without pain or if the joint looks out of place, it is important to visit a doctor as soon as possible. However, within a few hours of compression wrapping and elevation, most people notice that the swelling begins to subside and they can carry on with most of their daily tasks with minimal discomfort. However, this initial treatment of a foot or ankle sprain does not help strengthen the area and prevent injury in the future. Exercises to Try Once the acute phase of the injury has passed (the point where there is pain), it is possible to prevent future injury by exercises targeted at strengthening the muscles that surround the ankle. Try drawing the alphabet with your
can help reduce stress on your feet and ankles, as well as target balance retraining for future injury prevention. Lastly, adding orthotics or wrapping your injured foot or ankle for several weeks may be helpful as well. Whether you injured your foot or ankle or have been dealing with plantar fasciitis for a long time, physical therapy is the answer to achieving long-term relief. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to find out more information about how physical therapy can help relieve your foot or ankle pain. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar- fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846 https://www.active.com/fitness/articles/5-exercises-to- prevent-an-ankle-injury https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/ the-method-you-learned-for-treating-an-ankle-or-knee- sprain-is-probably-wrong/2016/05/27/f32e86ca-8c9b- 11e5-ae1f-af46b7df8483_story.html
toes to improve range of motion, perform calf raises every time you stand at the sink, or raise your toes slowly off of the ground when you are standing in line. Physical Therapy Physical therapy? It’s just a sprain or strain. Do you really need physical therapy? In short, yes. Physical therapy is designed to relieve the pain of a foot or ankle problem, improve the range of motion, and strengthen your muscles so they become more flexible and able to take on the shock of normal activities. While most foot or ankle injuries heal on their own without long-term side effects, physical therapy is the best way to insure these injuries do not recur. A physical therapist will perform manual techniques to help you regain mobility for activities such as normal walking and stair climbing. He or she will show you therapeutic exercises that target the muscles that keep the foot and ankle supported, and may recommend a customized physical fitness program that
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