Ankle & Foot Injury Treatment

Physical Therapist in Fishers, IN

Your gait problems can be caused by anything from shin splints to poor footwear. Foot or ankle pain can often be attributed to injury, repeated wear and tear over time, or trauma. It has numerous ligaments, muscles, tendons, bones, and joints that work together to provide stability, balance, and support as you move. Common conditions and injuries of foot and ankle includes:

Ankle Sprain/Strain

A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is stretched too far or torn, while a sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched too far or torn. Ankle sprain is the most common foot-ankle and sports related injuries for which individual seek medical care.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when a tarsal tunnel ( the nerve that runs from the ankle to the foot ) becomes pinched and inflamed.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a common inflammatory condition that affects joints that results in pain. The most common types including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can greatly impact the foot and ankle joints.

Achilles Tendinitis

Tendinitis occurs from excessive overuse of the tendons, causing them to become inflamed for a long time. Disorder of Achilles rank among the most frequently reported overuse injuries in the literature. The majority of those suffering from Achilles tendinitis are individual engaged in activity, most often at a recreational, or competitive level. Self reported localized pain and perceived stiffness in the Achilles tendon following period of inactivity, lessens with an acute bout of activity and may increase after the activity.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation in the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot. This can occur from aggravated overuse, such as constant standing, improper posture, or footwear that lacks proper arch support. Pain in the plantar medial heel region, most noticeable with initial steps after a period of inactivity but also worse following prolonged weight bearing and often precipitated by recent increase in weight bearing activity

Fractures

Fracture occurs from excessive force or trauma to the bone causing it to crack or break entirely. A fracture to the foot or ankle can result in weeks of downtime to ensure proper healing.
Treatment typically involves surgical or nonsurgical intervention followed by a period of immobilization. Most patients initially experience pain and or stiffness that diminishes over time.

Post Surgical ( Bunioneictomies, Achilles Repair, Fusion, Etc.)

Patients with surgical fixation of ankle and /or hind-foot fractures often experience decrease range of motion and loss of function following surgery and post surgical immobilization

How Can Physical Therapy Help?

An injury to your foot and ankle can result in pain so severe that you avoid putting down your weight down and may end up walking with a limp, risking injury to your other foot , or unable to go anywhere or take care of yourself or your loved ones. Treatment plan will include specialized manual therapy techniques, exercises and stretching, dry needling, IASTM that will help you restore your joint mobility, improve balance on a balance board, foam and strengthen the foot and ankle muscles.

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Request your appointment at Osteopractic Physical Therapy of Central Indiana, your doctors can help you determine the best course of action for relieving your ankle or foot pain and develop an evidence-based treatment plan that will be customized to your specific needs and goals.

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