We provide personalized rehabilitation for a wide variety of painful foot and ankle conditions. Here are just a few of the common foot and ankle issues we treat.

• Sprains. When ligaments in the foot or ankle stretch or tear, painful strains and sprains can result. In addition to moderate to severe pain in the affected foot or ankle, these injuries can also cause swelling and bruising. While some sprains recover with rest, others require physical therapy.
  
  • Article: What To Do After An Ankle, Foot or Toe Sprain: Learn about sprains, what to do if you sprain your foot, ankle or toe and how physical therapy can help.
• Achilles tendonitis. Problems with the Achilles tendon, which runs down the back of the leg and connects the main calf muscle to the heel bone, is a common cause of persistent foot and ankle pain. Overuse or a sudden increase in activity can cause the tendon to stretch, tear, or rupture.
• Plantar fasciosis and plantar fasciitis. Deterioration of the plantar fascia, the ligament that connects the toes to the heel, can cause a painful condition known as plantar fasciosis. Stretching or tearing of the plantar fascia can cause another painful problem: plantar fasciitis. We offer a number of successful interventions for these common foot pain causes.
  
  • Article: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Learn more about the causes and structures involved with plantar fasciitis. This is a deeper dive into the details! 
  • Article: 4 Practical Tips to Decrease Plantar Fasciitis Pain: Top tips to decrease your plantar fasciitis pain on your own. Learn about stretches, strengthening exercises and shoewear to decrease your pain.
• Broken bones and stress fractures. Broken bones in the feet or ankles are often caused by trauma, repetitive impacts, or sustained stress. Additionally, the bones in the feet can be subject to incomplete hairline breaks, known as stress fractures, which can also be quite painful.
• Arthritis. This chronic inflammatory condition can affect the small joints in the feet and ankles. There are three kinds of arthritis that commonly affect the lower legs: osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear of the joints; rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease; and gout, a complex form of arthritis that causes excess uric acid to crystallize and deposit in the joints.
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome. This painful condition occurs when the posterior tibial nerve that goes from the ankle to the foot becomes pinched or compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. Tarsal tunnel syndrome can also cause tingling or numbness.

In addition to the above conditions, foot and ankle pain can also be caused by overuse, physical trauma, weak muscles, and biomechanical abnormalities. Lifestyle factors like improper or poorly fitting footwear can also be a factor. Whatever the cause, our specialists can help you safely work toward your movement and athletic goals.