Ankle Pain
Ankle Pain Treatment Summer Hill
Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre proudly offer quality ankle pain treatment to residents in Summer Hill and surrounding suburbs.
Ankle injuries are incredibly common in all age brackets, and have a variety of causes including sports, work, exercise and everyday injuries. Sports such as basketball and skiing make players more susceptible to ankle injury. Everyday activities such as rolling an ankle on an uneven footpath can cause the development of an ankle injury.
Ankle injuries are treated by podiatrists using a range of techniques to decrease pain and increase mobility. When dealing with ankle injuries, it is vital that they are treated promptly to prevent unnecessary strain on the joint that could develop into a long term problem.
Your ankle’s muscles and tendons control the way you move and are stabilised on your feet. If you experience pain or have difficulty moving the ankle joint, it is important that you seek treatment from a healthcare professional.
Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre offer quality physio care for ankle pain and injuries.
Causes
Ankle pain is caused by a number of factors including damage to muscle, tendon, bone and ligaments. It’s important to diagnose your exact condition promptly to avoid further damage.
When the muscles surrounding the ankle are weak, your ligaments are not protected, will stretch and could result in a sprain or ligament rupture. Another type of ankle injury is a fracture or break. The recovery from a break or fracture can be effectively treated by a podiatrist.
Treatment
The best treatments for ankle injuries often are those focused on prescribed exercises and hands on treatments. It’s important to loosen tight muscles and strengthen weak ones when treating ankle anjuries.
Your physiotherapists‘ treatment plan is tailored to your history, injury and physical goals. Regardless of your ankle pain’s cause- surgery, injury or other causes, your podiatrist will provide you with the treatment and long term solutions for recovery.