Treatment of the foot and ankle
Anyone who has ever had foot or ankle pain can tell you how debilitating it can be.
Some common examples are sprained ankle ligaments, heel pain, or arch pain due to plantar fasciitis. Achilles tendon pain due to tendinopathy/tendonitis, partial tears or ruptures are other conditions that we treat in our clinic. Pain and discomfort can also come throughTurf toes, bunionsor the joints in the foot.
Whatever your goals or the nature of your problem, our knowledgeable team is here to help. A comprehensive assessment and analysis is an essential part of our treatment process at Born2Move.
This information allows us to develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
We offer you expert insight into a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. These conditions can be caused by acute injury, overuse, or ongoing biomechanical factors.
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Common symptoms of foot and ankle injuries
Foot and ankle injuries can cause the following symptoms:
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Pains.
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swelling.
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redness or bruising.
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Instability. You may experience an imbalance in your ankle or foot.
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Weakness. They may have trouble pushing, hopping, or walking.
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General tension and problems in the knees, hips and lower back. This can be due to your body compensating for pain, swelling or lack of mobility in the foot and ankle area.
Foot and ankle conditions we treat
There are many problems that can affect the feet and ankles. Some of the most common problems we treat at our clinic are:
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Achilles tendon pain.
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plantar fasciitis.
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Rehabilitation after surgical intervention.
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Acute sprains and strains.
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dysfunction of the muscles.
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Tibialis posterior tendinopathy.
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Calf tension.
Our approach to treating the foot and ankle
thevideo analysisand careful observation of walking and running play an important part in our assessment process. They help identify the causes of foot and ankle pain.
This leads to specific tests and assessments of the foot and ankle related to your condition. Once a definite diagnosis has been made, our physiotherapists will discuss a personalized treatment plan aimed at eliminating your symptoms and preventing them from recurring.
Treatment may include orthotics or an adjustment to your everyday and exercise footwear.
A combination of rehabilitation exercises can also be used to strengthen the foot and ankle structures. These include mobilization, stretching, soft tissue therapy, taping and dry needling.