GET BACK ON YOUR FEET! This initial treatment of a foot or ankle sprain does not help strengthen the area and prevent injury in the future. For optimal results, it is best to consult with a physical therapist to see what the best methods would be for healing and avoiding re-injury of the affected area.
THE F I TNESS LAB CAN HELP YOU RECOVER FROM SPRAINS & STRAINS
improve range of motion, and strengthen your muscles so they are able to take on the shock of normal activities. While pain within your foot or ankle may subside on its own, there are dysfunctions up the chain that can last for years and lead to other injuries. For example, changes in gait pattern can result in ankle injury, making it difficult for you to move around freely. Physical therapy is the best way to make sure that these injuries do not occur. Our physical therapists will show you therapeutic exercises that target the muscles that keep the foot or ankle supported. They may even recommend a customized physical fitness program that can help you reduce stress on your feet and ankles. Whether you sustained a sprain or strain, physical therapy is the answer to achieving long-term relief. Contact The Fitness LAB today to schedule a consultation or to find out more about how physical therapy can help relieve your foot and ankle pains.
Once the acute phase of the injury has passed (the point where there is pain), it is possible to prevent future injury through exercises targeted at strengthening the muscles that surround the ankle. Your physical therapist will prescribe certain strengthening exercises to regain your normal levels of function. This may include drawing the alphabet with your toes to improve range of motion, performing calf raises every time you stand at the sink, or raising your toes slowly off of the ground when you are standing in line at the grocery store. HOW WILL PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY SPRAIN OR STRAIN? Physical therapy is designed to relieve the pain of a foot or ankle problem,
MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER! Mike graduated from Utah State University with a dual major in Exercise Science and Health Education. He then earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He has also been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since beginning his professional career. Mike maintains the pursuit of knowledge and skills through continuing education and has a goal to acquire his Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification. Mike combines a practice of physical therapy based on best available evidence and sound clinical reasoning. Through his experience working with collegiate athletes as well as the many recreational enthusiasts eager to revitalize their activity levels, he is able to tailor challenging and effective treatment plans that meet the desires of each patient’s goals. As a sports enthusiast and previous athlete, Mike understands the physical demands and challenges that injuries may present. He uses a personalized approach combining manual techniques and well designed exercise programs to help meet the needs of getting back to functional and athletic performance.
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