Ankle & Foot Injury
The main function of the feet and ankle is to provide stability as we move around and it is the most vital components of posture and balance, as their stabilization assist the rest of the body The feet and ankles assist in supporting the body’s weight, ensuring other joints such as the hips and knees are able to function properly .
Conditions Of The Foot And Ankle:
- Fractures of the ankle
- Dislocations of the ankle and foot
- Ligaments injury
- Achille’s tendinopathy
- Achille’s rupture
- Plantar fasciitis
- Navicular stress fracture
- Lisfranc injury
- Hallux limitus/rigidus
- Hallux valgus
Causes of Foot and ankle pain:
- Deformity
- Muscle soreness, tenderness or achiness
- Instability or feeling like your foot or ankle is giving way
- Numbness, tingling, burning, and other abnormal sensations (paresthesia)
- Stiffness or difficulty moving the foot, ankle or toes
- Swelling, warmth or redness over a joint
Physiotherapy for neck pain:
- Manual therapy is used to decrease pain and improve the mobility of the foot and ankle
- Mobilization techniques of the surrounding joint and soft tissue.
- Muscle strengthening at the foot and ankle
- Balance training