Say Goodbye to Ankle Pain– Try Physical Therapy!
Do you have ankle pain when flexing your foot up? Is your ankle pain interfering with your quality of life? Your ankle may be aching for a variety of reasons, but there is still hope! Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness in Wayne, PA on the Western Main Line can help you identify the source of your pain and find the ankle pain relief you need. It’s time to get back up and moving!
Request an appointment with our licensed and qualified Wayne, PA on the Western Main Line physical therapist Brady O’Mara, MSPT today to learn more about how we can help you!
Reasons for ankle pain
A variety of factors can contribute to ankle pain. An ankle injury can be excruciatingly painful, preventing you from bearing weight. Even minor discomfort can make it difficult to go about your daily activities.
Ankle pain can strike suddenly as a result of an injury or gradually as a result of a chronic underlying condition. Here are some of the possible causes of ankle pain:
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
If you have pain on the outside of your ankle, it could be due to an old injury that did not heal properly. Your ankle joints will become more painful as they become more unstable.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by joint pain. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types. Both types of arthritis can be dangerous to the ankle joints and affect people of all ages.
Bursitis
Bursitis occurs when tendons rub against the anti-friction sacs known as “bursae,” resulting in flat feet. While having flat feet is usually painless, having them out of alignment with your knees can cause your ankles to hurt or swell.
Fortunately, our Wayne, PA on the Western Main Line physical therapy clinic on the Western Main Line has assisted in the rehabilitation of numerous ankle injuries. Allow us to assist you as well!
Strained Ankle
Sprains and strains are both common ankle injuries that are frequently confused with one another! In a sprain, a ligament is strained or torn, whereas in a strain, a muscle or tendon is overstretched. Both of these ankle injuries should be evaluated by a doctor to ensure that no long-term damage has occurred.
Achilles tendinitis
An unexpected strain on the Achilles tendon can cause tiny tears and inflammation at the back of your ankle. Rest is necessary for your Achilles tendon to heal; otherwise, scar tissue may form, which only surgery can treat.
Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body, including the ankles.
Fractured Ankle
Ankle pain will occur if one of the three bones in your ankle is broken (tibia, fibula, or talus). Ankle fractures may necessitate weeks of rest to heal properly.
Find ankle pain relief with physical therapy
If you or a loved one is experiencing ankle pain that is interfering with your ability to function, Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness can help! During your initial visit, our Wayne, PA physical therapist will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the source of your discomfort and then develop a personalized treatment plan for your condition.
Most of our ankle pain relief plans include specialized hands-on physical therapy techniques, exercises, and stretches to restore joint mobility, improve balance, and strengthen ankle muscles.
We will do everything we can to relieve your pain and improve your strength and circulation so you can return to your normal routine.
We will also re-evaluate your treatment plan over time and may advise you on lifestyle changes or orthotics to avoid future injury or problems.
Ready to put an end to your ankle pain? Request an appointment at Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness today!
You don’t have to live with ankle pain for the rest of your life. You have the right to move freely and without pain! Our Western Main Line physical therapy clinic in Wayne, PA will help you regain ankle mobility, comfort, and overall function while also removing bothersome restrictions.
