Physical Therapy and Rehab for Your Feet

What You Need to Know

How physical therapy can help you recover and move comfortably again.

Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Care

Physical therapy (PT) may be helpful in relieving pain and restoring function to your feet and lower legs. Your doctor can determine if PT will be helpful for correcting your specific medical issues.

Foot and lower-leg pain and discomfort from injuries and various conditions can keep you from enjoying everyday activities and simple tasks like walking. Injuries and other issues may not only cause pain, but can also hinder the proper functioning of your feet or lower legs.

Choosing physical therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to address foot and ankle pain while working toward healthier movement patterns and an improved lifestyle. Working with a foot and ankle physical therapist can help you overcome issues involving the mechanics or structures of your foot and ankle. We have also had success using physical therapy to help patients rehabilitate from plantar plate tears and other foot injuries. Additionally, physical therapy can be a useful alternative or complement to foot surgery to help address the root causes of foot deformities such as hammer toe and claw toe.

Injuries, diseases like arthritis, and other problems with your feet and lower legs can cause pain and make day-to-day living difficult. Although your condition may require surgery or another treatment, it can leave your muscles, ligaments, and other parts of your body in a weakened condition. If you are experiencing foot and ankle pain caused by an injury, foot deformity, or other issue, you can inquire about physical therapy treatment by calling our office or requesting an appointment.

Our Approach to Physical Therapy

Physical therapy employs various techniques to strengthen your body and help restore proper function to your feet and lower legs. Some PT methods that may be used during your rehabilitation include electrical stimulation, exercise, ice and heat application, stretching, and ultrasound.

Our physical therapists are licensed in evaluating and treating movement pathologies. They advance their knowledge through continued education and certifications in evidence-based treatment methods. Our foot and ankle specialists are movement experts, trained to treat pain and dysfunction throughout the body, with the added benefit of a foot and ankle specialization.

Our physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, arthritis pain, ankle and foot injuries, back and neck pain, balance deficits, hip and knee injuries, muscle strains and sprains, overuse injuries, pre- and post-surgical conditions, repetitive stress injuries, sports injuries, and work-related injuries.

Depending on your condition, physical therapy may be the main part of your rehabilitation or complement other treatments. By coordinating with a physical therapist, your podiatrist can create a comprehensive plan for your recovery. Talk to your doctor about whether PT could be a valuable part of your care, and schedule an evaluation to get started on the road to recovery.