Foot & Ankle Injury
SMPC physiotherapists are experienced in assessing and treating foot and ankle injuries and pain. Walking and running is an important part of most peoples lives, ankle and foot injuries can be very disabling. Book an assessment with one of the friendly physiotherapists at SMPC to get expert assessment and treatment for your foot or ankle condition.
Some common foot and ankle conditions we can help with:
- Stress fractures
- Achilles tendon injury/pain
- Bunions
- Surgery/fracture rehabilitation
- Sprains/strains
- Muscle dysfunction
- Nerve compression
- Plantar fasciitis injury/pain
Assessment
Based on a thorough assessment of your foot/ankle along with an analysis of your injury history and review of your running/sport techniques if applicable your SMPC physiotherapist will provide you with a diagnosis and a treatment plan to help you get back to normal.
Treatment
Foot and ankle treatment may consist of running/sport technique improvement, joint mobilisation, stretching, exercises, remedial massage, dry needling, wearing orthotics or changing footwear, bracing and taping.
Rehabilitation
Your SMPC physio will develop a personalised rehabilitation plan consisting of exercises, stretches and other strengthening and flexibility treatments with the aim of fixing your foot and ankle condition and getting you back to your usual activities.
