WHAT IS CAUSING MY ANKLE PAIN?
Ankle pain is a common ailment, especially for athletes. However, it can affect anyone at any age. Most of the individuals we see for ankle pain have developed this ailment from poorly fitting shoes, sprains or trauma/injury. Suffering from ankle discomfort can cause you restless nights and bothersome pain during the day. It may be time to come see us if you are experiencing any of the following with your ankle pain:
• Burning sensations
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Throbbing
• Weakness
• Weight instability
Much of the time, ankle pain isn’t a showstopper. However, pain is pain no matter how you slice it, and our patients wish for it to be resolved as quickly as possible. When individuals come to us for ankle pain, we conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause, which could be due to a number of reasons including but not limited to:
• Tendon rupture
• Breaks or bruises
• Osteoarthritis
• Sprains
• Stress fracture
By pinpointing the exact location of your ankle pain, we can diagnose the cause and treatment plans customized to your unique needs. We base our treatment as a team on your individual condition, your symptoms and the goals we set.
The therapy and rehabilitative services/exercises we provide at Trust Physical Therapy will help improve your condition and strength, all while reducing your pain. Our philosophy is to be the best in rehabilitation, helping you get back to doing the things you love.
For more information on physical therapy, please contact us at 727-953-3031.