Ankle and Foot Pain

Ankle and foot pain is pain that arises from the structures of the ankle and foot. These structures include joint, muscle, ligament, nerve, and bone.

Ankle and foot pain is a result of damage to the structures of the ankle and foot. The most common cause of ankle and foot pain is due to repetitive overuse, overloading of the structures in the ankle and foot, or complex forceful and quick movements also direct trauma.

Repetitive loading occurs with simple non-painful movements. Constant repetition of these movements leads to damage and eventual failure of the structures in the ankle and foot, leading to ankle or foot pain and tissue inflammation.

Ankle and foot pain is typically localized to the area of damage. For instance, if the injury affects the outer structures of the ankle, you'll likely feel pain concentrated in that region.

If your ankle or foot pain stems from nerve irritation in your back, it may feel more diffuse and radiate throughout the ankle and foot. This type of pain is often described as dull or intense and is typically centered around the affected area.

In severe cases, the pain may be sharp and shooting, accompanied by significant swelling of the ankle and foot. This can lead to considerable limitations in movement, especially during activities like walking that put pressure on the ankle and foot.

If you have ankle or foot pain due to trauma/accident, you should consult your doctor/emergency department immediately to ensure it is nothing more serious.

Otherwise, if you have injured your ankle and foot you need to consult our professional therapists for an appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

By treating your problem immediately, you decrease the chances of having any long-term effects and benefit from a quicker recovery. If poorly managed you do increase the risk of the problem becoming chronic and requiring long-term treatment.

If you have ankle and foot pain, you should not ignore the problem and continue to participate in activities that aggravate your problem.

This may lead to the problem increasing in severity resulting in other regions being affected by altered movement patterns to avoid pain and ultimately result in a prolonged recovery.

Appropriate treatment and management require prompt assessment and diagnosis of the problem. This may require a referral for diagnostic imaging such as x-ray or MRI. Once a working diagnosis has been established, treatment will commence to reduce your pain and inflammation.

Once your pain has settled, a rehabilitation and management program will be given to help you take control of your problem. With your participation, the treatment and rehabilitation program will help get you back to your daily activities and reduce the chances of your knee pain re-occurring.

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