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  • Physical Therapy For Foot & Ankle Pain

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are overstretched or torn, leading to pain and swelling.

Causes

  • Rolling the ankle inward or outward during activity.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical tests (Anterior Drawer Test, Talar Tilt)
  • X-ray if fracture is suspected

Treatment

  • Strengthening
  • Proprioception training
  • Manual therapy
  • Taping
  • Gradual return to activity

Recovery

  • Average Treatment Time: 4–8 weeks.

Ankle Tendonitis

Ankle tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons in the ankle, causing pain and stiffness.

Causes

  • Overuse
  • Improper footwear
  • Repetitive jumping or running

Diagnosis

  • Clinical exam
  • Palpation
  • Ultrasound for inflammation assessment

Treatment

  • Eccentric strengthening
  • Manual therapy
  • Footwear modifications
  • Progressive loading exercises

Recovery

  • Average Treatment Time: 4–6 weeks.

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, causing heel and calf pain.

Causes

  • Overuse
  • Sudden increase in activity
  • Poor footwear
  • Tight calf muscles

Diagnosis

  • Thompson Test to rule out rupture
  • Ultrasound or MRI in chronic cases

Treatment

  • Eccentric calf strengthening, stretching, heel lifts, and gradual return to running

Recovery

  • Average Treatment Time: 6–12 weeks.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain, especially in the morning.

Causes

  • Overuse
  • Flat feet or high arches
  • Tight calf muscles
  • Prolonged standing

Diagnosis

  • Pain with first steps in the morning
  • Tenderness at the heel
  • Windlass Test

Treatment

  • Stretching
  • Manual therapy
  • Night splints
  • Footwear modifications
  • Strengthening

Recovery

  • Average Treatment Time: 6–12 weeks

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