Foot pain and ankle pain

The foot and ankle are probably two of the most used joints in the body. Hence why many people often develop foot pain and ankle pain.  When it comes to injuries incurred in sport, the ankle is one of the most commonly injured, with the inversion (lateral ankle) sprain being the most common injury.

At Mixed Osteo we see clients presenting to the clinic with both acute foot pain and ankle pain as well as chronic overuse related complaints resulting in foot pain and ankle pain.  Acute foot pain and ankle pain may result from trauma i.e. ligament sprains, soft tissue strains, stress fractures, fractures, and chronic complaints resulting from overuse i.e. plantar fasciitis, shin splints ( posterior tibialis tendinopathy), compartment syndrome and achilles tendinitis.

When you present to see an osteopath at Mixed Osteo we will typically undertake a detailed case history, followed by an assessment before providing any treatment and management advice.

Common foot and ankle complaints resulting in foot pain and ankle pain:

  • Ankle sprains ( inversion or eversion sprains)

  • Muscle strains ( calf strain or tear)

  • Ankle joint restrictions or impingement

  • Stiff feet and ankles

  • Recurrent ankle sprains

  • Poor balance and control

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Heel spurs

  • Shin splints (Compartment syndrome)

  • Tendoniopathies such as posterior tibialis  or peroneal tendonitis

  • Achilies tendinopathy and tears ( acute or chronic)

Doctor Luke Smith treating foot pain and ankle pain

How can an Osteo / Osteopath at Mixed Osteo help you?

  • Your Osteo will take you through a detailed case history and assessment to help identify the cause of your injury, identify maintaining and aggravating factors and provide you with a diagnosis.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management plan that is appropriate for the injury or condition.  This also includes listening to your goals as a client and ensuring that the treatment and management plan is discussed with you and focused towards you achieving these goals.   Treatment and management may include manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, strength and conditioning and advice on your workplace ergonomics and manual handling.

  • In some cases, your Osteopath may be required to refer for further assessment and investigation.

  • Your Osteo may provide hands on Osteopathy treatment, movement-based treatment or provide you with an exercise prescription/ rehabilitation program.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management program that educates and shows you how to better manage your condition through stretching, mobility and strengthening where appropriate.

To find out more about these conditions and how you can better treat and manage these conditions, please call 0401380523 or book an appointment online to see the Osteo at Mixed Osteo.