Say Goodbye To Chronic Ankle Pain With Physical Therapy
Would you agree that ankle pain can have a substantial impact on your quality of life? Your ankle may be aching for a variety of reasons, but there is still hope! Harter Physical Therapy can assist you in determining the source of your ankle pain and getting you up and moving around as quickly as possible.
Call us today at (316) 550-6132 to speak with one of our licensed and qualified Clearwater, Goddard or Cheney, KS Doctors of Physical Therapy about how we can help you!
Reasons For Chronic Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle discomfort can be caused by a variety of situations in your life. A foot or ankle injury can be excruciatingly painful, making it difficult to bear weight on the affected area. Even modest discomfort can cause physical limits in your day-to-day activities.
Ankle pain can strike quickly as a result of an injury or build over time as a result of chronic underlying issues. Ankle discomfort can be caused by a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
Fractures
If you break one of the 3 bones in your ankle (tibia, fibula, or talus), you will experience ankle pain. A fracture to the ankle could result in weeks of downtime to ensure proper healing
Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints and causes discomfort. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most frequent forms. Both types of arthritis can have a significant influence on the ankle joints and can affect people of all ages.
Bursitis
Bursitis occurs when the tendons rub against the “bursae” or anti-friction sacs, causing Flat Feet. While having flat feet is usually painless, it can cause your ankles to hurt or swell if your feet are not in line with your knees.
Chronic lateral ankle pain
If the outside of your ankle hurts, this could be due to a previous injury that didn’t heal correctly. The less stable your ankle joints are, the more they hurt.
Achilles Tendinitis
A sudden strain in the Achilles tendon can cause tiny tears, and can result in inflammation at the back of your ankle. It is important that your Achilles tendon heals with rest, or scar tissue may occur, causing the need for surgery.
Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of your body, including your ankles.
Strained Ankle
Sprains and strains happen frequently, and they are often confused with one another! A sprain happens when a ligament is overstretched or torn, whereas a strain happens when a muscle or tendon is overstretched. Both of these injuries should be examined by a medical practitioner to ensure there is no long-term damage.
Fortunately, Harter Physical Therapy has been shown to help with the rehabilitation of injured extremities as well as the relief of acute and chronic pain.
A Doctor of Physical Therapy Could Change Your Life!
If you or a loved one is suffering from ankle pain that is limiting your ability to function, Harter Physical Therapy can help! Our Doctor of Physical Therapy will perform a complete examination during your initial consultation to establish the source of your pain and then build a specific treatment plan for your condition.
To restore joint mobility, improve balance, and strengthen the ankle muscles, the majority of our treatment plans for ankle pain include specialized hands-on physical therapy techniques, exercises, and stretches. We will do everything we can to relieve your pain and increase your strength and circulation so you can get back to your normal routine.
We will also re-evaluate your treatment plan over time and may recommend lifestyle changes or orthotics to prevent re-injury or additional problems in the future.
Get Moving Again With Physical Therapy
You do not have to allow ankle pain to control your life. You deserve to be able to move freely without discomfort! Our physical therapy practice in Clearwater, Goddard and Cheney, KS will assist you in regaining mobility, comfort, and overall function while also removing painful restrictions. Please contact Harter Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment. We will get you back up as soon as possible!