Have you recently suffered a foot injury? If you’re like many people, the experience may have taught you just how much you use your foot in day-to-day life! Simple activities become much harder when you’re struggling with foot pain from an injury–but you do have options for relief, including physiotherapy.
The key to managing foot pain from injury is to work to restore strength and mobility in your foot and ankle. Properly rehabilitating your injury can help you avoid long-term complications and return to the activities you love quickly and safely. The team at Key Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre offers targeted treatments to help you achieve those goals so you can get back on your feet.
What Sorts of Injuries Can Cause Foot Pain?
Ankle Sprains
- Overstretching or tearing your ankle ligaments can cause pain, swelling, and instability.
Stress Fractures
- Tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive stress or overuse often result in localized pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
- This injury involves degeneration of the tissue along the bottom of your foot, leading to heel pain.
Achilles Tendinitis
- Overuse of the Achilles tendon, connecting the calf muscles to the heel, can result in stiffness and pain.
Turf Toe
- Hyperextension of the big toe joint, common in athletes, can cause swelling and discomfort.
Tom’s Story: How Physiotherapy Helped Address Foot Pain After An Injury
Tom, a 35-year-old runner, came to Key Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre after he started experiencing sharp pain during his runs and couldn’t continue his training. Here’s what our team did for him:
A Thorough Assessment
Our first order of business was to identify and evaluate the root of Tom’s injury. To do this, we performed an in-depth evaluation of his foot’s mobility, strength, and biomechanics, ultimately determining that he had suffered a stress fracture. A gait analysis showed that improper running mechanics likely contributed to his injury.
A Customized Treatment Plan
We used the information from our assessment to create Tom’s personalized treatment program:
Manual Therapy
- Hands-on techniques to reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and ease pain.
Strengthening Exercises
- We showed Tom how to correct muscular imbalances in his foot and ankle.
Gait Retraining
- We worked with Tom to improve his running gait so he would be less prone to stress fractures.
Return to Sport
After a few weeks, Tom noticed a marked decrease in his pain. We helped him develop a return-to-running schedule so he could get back to his training without risking reinjury. We also provided guidance on choosing proper footwear and warming up properly before a run.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Dealing with foot pain from an injury doesn’t have to hold you back. Key Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre provides personalized care to help you fully rehabilitate and prevent future problems. By combining evidence-based techniques with customized care, our Halifax, NS physiotherapists help patients overcome foot injuries and regain their active lifestyles.
Reach out today to start your journey to recovery.
