Ankle Pain

Pain around the ankle can be due to damage to the ligaments around the outside edge of the foot and ankle and often occurs where the joints around the ankle are exceptionally mobile.

Other causes of ankle pain include Achilles Tendonitis which is due to overstress of the tendon although this also may present as heel pain.

Where the cause of the symptoms is over-pronation (in rolling) of the feet a prescription orthoses can be fitted with a heel lift added where appropriate.
 

Ankle Sprains & Running Injuries

 X ray image of a foot

Common among runners. Accurate and early diagnosis required.

Treatment:

  • Physical Therapy Programme to control early pain and inflammation eg icing, ultrasound
  • Exercises
  • Immobilization in acute cases
     

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Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles Tendonitis is one of the longest and strongest tendons in the body.

Achilles Tendonitis is a common form of injury which results in inflammation of the tendon.

  • Occurs in people who are active in sports
  • More frequent in older athletes
  • Pain can be severe
  • Responds well to conservative treatment if diagnosed early
     

Treatment

Following a Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Analysis, can include:

 Detailed view of a calf muscles

  • Reduction in activities
  • Heel Raises
  • Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Stretching Exercises
  • Prescription Orthoses to allow for more normal foot function
     

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