Foot and Ankle Pain
Common Diagnosis
Ankle pain is a commonly encountered issue that can be attributed to several different diagnoses. Some of the most prevalent causes of ankle pain are:
Ankle sprains
Achilles tendinitis
Ankle osteoarthritis
Plantar fasciitis
How Can we Help:
Physical therapy can be beneficial for ankle and/or foot pain in several ways.
Evaluation: Meet one on one with an Optimize therapist to address your therapy needs.
Pain Reduction: Meet with an Optimize therapist to reduce pain and inflammation.
Manual Therapy: Using techniques such as, joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, cupping, and soft tissue mobilizations to improve your health and decrease your pain.
Dry Needling: Use of thin needles and often electric stimulation to decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, improve range of motion and decrease pain.
Exercise Prescription: Specific exercise programs to strengthen the muscles that support the ankle, balance and stability.
Education: Gain an understanding of proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Learning how to lift, sit, stand, and move correctly can prevent future episodes of ankle and foot pain.
Customized Treatment Plans: Optimize prides itself on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient’s specific needs and condition, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery.
Functional Training: Regain your ability to perform daily activities and return to work or sports, enhancing overall quality of life.
Prevent Recurrence: By addressing underlying issues and teaching preventive strategies, decrease the likelihood of injury recurrence.
Let Optimize be the healthcare provider that gets you back to your life!