Physical Therapy Services
Foot and Ankle Pain
Care for the structures that carry your full body weight every day.
Foot and Ankle Pain
The foot and ankle are highly specialized structures that absorb the weight of the body and enable us to move. Experts estimate that the force and pressure on your feet when walking can be up to two times your body weight. This pressure can increase with more vigorous movements such as running and jumping. With so much pressure on your feet and ankles, they undergo a lot of wear and tear throughout your life and are highly susceptible to injury and trauma.
The foot and ankle are a complex system of bones, ligaments, muscles, and joints that provide the structure and stability we need to move freely. If any of these components become compromised or weakened due to injury, overuse, degenerative conditions, or sprains, it can significantly impact your foot’s ability to move and function properly.
For those struggling with foot and ankle pain, it is important that you seek medical attention for a proper evaluation. Our physical therapists are highly trained and experienced in evaluating and treating all facets of foot and ankle pain or injury. After a thorough examination, we can begin to craft a customized treatment plan that will take your unique needs and lifestyle into account.
If you are experiencing foot and ankle pain, contact our office today at (718) 714-6995 so that you can get back on your feet pain-free.
How This Works
What foot and ankle pain treatment involves
The foot and ankle are a complex system of bones, ligaments, muscles and joints. The force and pressure on your feet when walking can be up to two times your body weight, and it increases with more vigorous movement such as running and jumping — so when any part of that system is compromised by injury, overuse, degenerative change or a sprain, it can significantly affect the foot’s ability to move and function.
Assessment covers the ankle and foot joints, calf and foot strength, balance, and how you walk and load the limb. Treatment combines hands-on work to restore joint and soft tissue mobility with a progressive strengthening and balance programme, because the foot has to be able to tolerate load, not merely move freely.
What to Expect
Your visits, step by step
A thorough examination
For foot and ankle pain it is important to seek a proper evaluation. Your therapist assesses all facets of the problem — joints, soft tissue, strength, balance and gait — before treatment begins.
A plan built around your life
A customised treatment plan is put together that takes your particular needs and lifestyle into account, including how much you are on your feet and what footwear you spend the day in.
Hands-on work and loading
Manual treatment restores mobility; graded strengthening and balance work rebuilds the tolerance the foot needs to carry that load repeatedly.
Back to walking and activity
Later stages progress walking distance, stairs, and any running or sport you are working back towards.
Benefits
What foot and ankle pain treatment is used for
- Used to address foot and ankle pain, stiffness and restricted movement.
- Used to address problems following injury, overuse, sprains and degenerative conditions.
- Used to address the loss of balance and strength that follows an ankle injury.
- Provides a treatment plan built around your particular needs and lifestyle rather than a fixed protocol.
Results of an injury vary from person to person. What is appropriate for you is decided at your evaluation — call (718) 714-6995 and we can talk it through.
Common Questions
Foot and Ankle Pain FAQs
I sprained my ankle a while ago and it still feels unstable. Is it too late?
A sense of instability after a sprain is common and is usually about strength and balance control rather than time elapsed. Have it assessed and your therapist will tell you what the examination finds.
Should I bring my shoes?
Yes — bring the shoes you spend most of the day in, and your trainers if you run or train. What you load your feet in every day is genuinely useful information.
Do I need imaging first?
Not necessarily. If you have had a significant injury or you cannot bear weight, see a doctor first. Otherwise bring whatever imaging you have and your therapist will advise at the evaluation.
Is the office easy to get into if I am on crutches or in a boot?
The office is on the ground floor at 2993 Ocean Parkway. Call ahead on (718) 714-6995 and let us know, and we will make sure your visit is set up for it.
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