Ankle Pain
Ankle Pain Treatment Mortlake
Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre proudly offer quality ankle pain treatment to residents in Mortlake and surrounding suburbs.
Ankle injuries are very common and can occur to everyone. They can occur through sports or even everyday activities.
Podiatrists have the knowledge and treatment to successfully treat ankle injuries, using a variety of tailored treatments that strive 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.
The muscles and tendons in your ankle give stability to your entire foot. 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
There is no single cause for ankle pain, yet it is important that the cause is accurately diagnosed by your podiatrist in order to develop appropriate treatment. The injury may stem from damage to the bone, muscle, tendon or ligament and a variety of tests can enable the source of pain to be located.
Muscle weakness in the ankle can cause ligaments to stretch and strain. 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.