Foot & Ankle Pain and Injury
Do You Have Foot or Ankle Pain or Injury?
We specialize in treatment of acute and chronic foot and ankle issues such as arthritis, sprains/strains, plantar fasciitis, and more.
You spend an incredible amount of time using your feet every day, and if you are suffering from foot and ankle pain, your life can be greatly impacted. It can cause dread and agony when taking the stairs, walking a block to your office, or even driving your car. Foot and ankle pain can stem from a variety of different causes, but we can help get you back on track.
Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain in Chattanooga, TN
Whether you are suffering from an acute injury or chronic condition in your foot or ankle, you can find relief with us in the comfort of your own home. Our first session will include a thorough assessment of your foot and ankle including strengthen and mobility so we can help you get to the root of your issue and heal!
Your treatment plan will typically include a combination of specialized hands-on manual therapy techniques, exercises, and stretching to restore joint mobility, improve balance, and to strengthen the muscles in and around your foot and ankle.
We will also evaluate your footwear and lifestyle to help ensure good long-term results.
A Few Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can occur suddenly due to an acute injury, or it can develop over time in relation to a chronic, underlying condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several common causes of foot pain and ankle pain, including:
Arch Pain
Your foot contains several tendons that work together to form your arch. When the muscles are balanced and working properly, your arch supports itself. However, due to many factors, the arches can undergo a lot of strain which can cause pain.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a common inflammatory condition that affects the joints and results in pain; the most common types including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both types of arthritis can greatly impact the foot and ankle joints.
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation in the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot caused by overuse, postural imbalance, or improper footwear.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis occurs from the overuse of the tendons, causing them to become inflamed.
Fractures
A fracture or break occurs from excessive force or trauma to the bone. A fracture to the foot or ankle typically takes a few weeks to heal and can be supported with gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and hydrotherapy to help the process.
Strains and sprains
A strain involves muscle or tendon over-stretching or tearing, while a sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched too far or torn. We can help you rehab both of these issues with targeted exercises, hands-on techniques, hydrotherapy, and more.
How Can our In-Home Physical Therapy in Chattanooga, TN Treat Your Foot And Ankle Pain?
Whether you are suffering from an acute injury or chronic condition in your foot or ankle, we can help you get relief and deep healing. Our physical therapist will conduct a thorough examination to confirm what is causing your pain and create a personalized treatment plan for you.
If this is an acute injury, we will make recommendations to avoid further injury and promote healing. After the initial stages of your injury, you will move on to specialized physical therapy exercises and treatments. With more chronic issues, we will aim to get to the root of the issue to bring relief and healing.
Your treatment plan will typically include a combination of exercises and stretching, in order to restore joint mobility, improve balance, and strengthen the foot and ankle muscles.
Don’t let foot and ankle pain slow you down! I will bring specialized physical therapy treatment to you to help you regain mobility, comfort, and overall function, free from the limitations of pain.
Specialty Credentials (all about the base - of your body that is)
I love helping you with foot pain so much that I continued post-graduate training to become a Healthy Foot Practitioner™ through the Restorative Exercise Institute (now Nutritious Movement). I also created and presented a TN-state approved continuing education course all about Foot Health for Physical Therapists.
I can’t wait to help you get back on your feet! (pun intended)