HOW ARE FOOT & 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 aspossible.However,withina fewhoursofcompressionwrappingand elevation, most people notice that the swelling begins to subside and theycancarryonwithmostoftheirdailytaskswithminimaldiscomfort. 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 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. Physiotherapy It’s just a sprain or strain. Do you really need physiotherapy? In short, yes. Physiotherapy 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, physiotherapy is the best way to insure these injuries do not reoccur. A physiotherapist will show you proper ways to stabilize your foot or ankle. This may include using orthotics in supportive shoes, wrapping your injured foot or ankle, or using other modalities for pain relief such as ultrasound therapy or massage. Your therapist at Concept of Movement will also show you therapeutic
exercisesthattargetthemusclesthatkeepthe footoranklesupported. They may even recommend a customized physical fitness program that can help you reduce stress on your feet and ankles. Whether you injured your foot or ankle or have been dealing with plantarfasciitisfora longtime,physiotherapy istheanswertoachieving long-term relief.
Contact us today at (705) 728-9333 or visit our website at conceptofmovement.com to learn more about how our services can help relieve your foot or ankle pain.
OUR SERV I CES • Acupuncture • Athletic Therapy • Concussion Therapy • Cupping • Dry Needling • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • Graston Technique • Kinesio Taping • Lymphatic Therapy
ATHLETIC THERAPY FEATURED SERVICE
WHAT IS ATHLETIC THERAPY? • Athletic Therapy treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries in order to help one quickly return to work or play based on the individual’s needs, whether working in an office, playing on a team or a weekend warrior. ATHLETIC THERAPY BENEFITS • Assesses, diagnoses, and screens for conditions and imbalances in the body that could lead to further injuries. • Helps rehabilitate clients in both the prevention and treatment of injuries, as well as concussions and post- concussion symptoms. • Educates clients on injury risks specific to their lifestyles and provides home exercises to further aid in injury reconditioning and prevention.
• Manual Therapy • Massage Therapy • Myofascial Release • Physiotherapy • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) • Strength & Conditioning • Therapeutic Exercise • Ultrasound
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