Physical Therapy and Rehab Care

What You Need to Know

Learn how physical therapy can help you recover and move better.

Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Care

If you are experiencing foot and ankle pain caused by an injury, foot deformity, or other issue, you can inquire about physical therapy treatment for your ailment by calling our office or requesting an appointment.

Choosing physical therapy treatment is one of the safest and most effective ways to address your foot and ankle pain all while working towards healthier movement patterns and an improved lifestyle. Working with a foot and ankle physical therapist can help to overcome issues involving the mechanics or structures of your foot and ankle. We have also had success using physical therapy to help patients rehabilitate from plantar plate tears and other foot injuries.

Additionally, physical therapy can be a useful alternative or complement to foot surgery in order to alleviate the root causes of foot deformities such as hammer toe and claw toe. Whether you are recovering from an acute injury, managing chronic pain, or preparing for or healing from a surgical procedure, a tailored rehab plan can help restore function and reduce the chance of reinjury.

Our physical therapists are licensed in evaluating and treating movement pathologies. They strive for continuous improvement by advancing their knowledge through continued education and obtaining certifications in evidence-based treatment methods routinely. If you are ready to address your foot or ankle pain, reach out to schedule an evaluation and learn what a personalized treatment plan could look like for you.

Conditions Treated and Movement Expertise

Our physical therapy foot and ankle specialists are movement experts, first and foremost. They are trained to treat pain and dysfunction in all areas of the body with the added benefit of having a foot and ankle specialization given their collaboration with our physicians. This collaboration helps to promote a comprehensive treatment model that will ensure you reach your goals and allow you to return to your activities safely.

Our physical therapists treat a variety of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, arthritis pain, ankle and foot injuries, back and neck pain, dizziness and balance deficits, and hand trauma and upper extremity injuries. They also care for hip and knee injuries, joint replacement recovery, leg injuries and knee pain, muscle strains and sprains, and orthopedic injuries.

Additional areas of care include overuse injuries, personal and auto injuries, pre- and post-surgical conditions, repetitive stress injuries, shoulder and elbow injuries, sports and performance injuries, and work-related injuries. Our ankle and foot physical therapists treat all these conditions and more.

Treatment plans often include guided stretching and strengthening programs targeting the calf, toes, ankle, and balance. Common exercises include calf stretching with a towel or wall, heel raises for strengthening, intrinsic toe muscle strengthening, great toe range of motion, ankle range of motion with and without gravity, and single leg balance work. Your therapist will walk you through each exercise and adjust the plan as you progress toward your recovery goals.