Ankle Pain
What is Ankle Pain?
Ankle pain is any feelings of discomfort around where your foot connects to your leg. This condition can greatly disrupt your daily routine and can happen for many reasons. The most common causes of ankle pain include injury, arthritis, and normal wear and tear.
Ready to get back on your feet? Call your preferred Optimum Therapies location in Wisconsin or North Dakota to schedule your appointment today.
What are the Symptoms of Ankle Pain?
If you are experiencing ankle pain, often there is more going on. Sometimes dysfunctions or weakness in the knee or hips can also contribute to ankle pain. We will take a careful look at your ankle and surrounding body parts to make sure you get the care you need.
Some symptoms of ankle pain may include:
- Pain with palpation
- Difficulty putting weight on the foot
- Discomfort in the inside or outside of the ankle
- Pain on the bottom of foot or heel
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Plantar fasciitis pain
- Weakness
- Poor standing
- Improper walking mechanics
- Pain from a sprain
- Shin pain from overuse
Treating Ankle Pain – Our Physical Therapy Approach
Our physical therapists use a comprehensive rehab plan designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and prevent reinjury.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Manual therapy to improve joint mobility and reduce swelling
- Strengthening and stability training to support the ankle and surrounding joints
- Gait and balance training to correct walking mechanics
- Targeted stretching and flexibility work for tight muscles and tendons
- Education on footwear and activity modifications to reduce strain
We typically guide patients through three key phases of care:
- Pain relief and protection – hands-on care and gentle mobility work
- Strength and retraining – rebuilding muscle support and correcting mechanics
- Return to activity – progressive rehab to restore full function and reduce the chance of re-injury
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Get moving again—call your preferred Optimum Therapies location in Wisconsin or North Dakota today to schedule an appointment.
Sources:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/ankle-exercises-a-complete-guide-2696480
https://www.benchmarkpt.com/conditions/ankle-pain/
https://bridgephysicaltherapy.com/physical-therapy-ankle-exercises/