Physiotherapy Treatment for Ankle, Foot and Shin Pain

At Susan Quin Physiotherapy I can assess and treat your ankle, foot or shin pain. Early management of acute injuries like sprains is very important. You need to be sure it is not broken. I will refer you on to your doctor if it needs to be x-rayed.

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How Does Physiotherapy Treatment for Ankle, Foot and Shin Pain work?

A detailed history is taken. Then a biomechanical assessment is done to determine the reason for your injury and to create the most appropriate treatment plan.

The assessment will include the affected area and also your back, hip and knee as they may contribute to the problem.

Common Injuries of the Ankle, Foot and Shin can be divided into Acute and Overuse Injuries.

Acute Injuries of the Ankle, Foot and Shin include:

Fractures from a fall or something heavy landing on your foot
Ligament Strain/Sprain
Muscle/ Tendon Tears, partial and complete, e.g. calf tear

Overuse Injuries of the Ankle, Foot and Shin include:

Plantarfasciitis
Metatarsalgia
Referred pain from your Back
Stress Fractures
Shin Splints
Achilles Tendinopathy (Tendonitis,Tendinosis)
Unsteadiness (unsteady due to stiff, sore feet)

Hammer Toe
Plantar Plate Tears
Overpronation (Flat Feet)
Arthritis
Neuroma
Severs (sore heel in growing children)
Bunion (bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe)

The Early Physiotherapy Treatment of an Acute Injury includes:

Rest
Ice
Compression and Elevation to decrease the swelling and pain

Then the Rehabilitation part of the Physiotherapy Treatment begins

A rehabilitation programme is needed as research has shown that once injured, an ankle is prone to further injury. At Susan Quin Physiotherapy, I will make sure you are able to return to daily activities and your sport.

Rehabilitation of the Ankle, Foot and Shin can include:

Manual Therapy to decrease stiffness and pain
Exercise for strength, flexibility and movement
Exercise for core stability and joint control
Taping to support the joint and facilitate movement
Bracing
Orthotics if required
Advice on footwear
Balance exercises to improve joint reaction
Gait re-education
Strength and Conditioning specific to you and your sport

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Tuesday: 9pm-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
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Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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Susan Quin Physiotherapy provides Home Visits for Personalised Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment in the Raheny, Clontarf, Killester, Artane, Fairview, Donaghmede, Clongriffin, Malahide, Portmarnock, Baldoyle, Sutton and Howth areas.

Physiotherapists can explain what has happened and why you are stiff and sore. They also give you reassurance that if it is safe to move and to continue to exercise and to continue with daily activities.

Pain relief to allow you to move is very important. This includes painkillers and anti-inflammatories from your GP. Also ice to decrease inflammation, swelling and tenderness, heat to decrease spasm and to improve circulation and tape to support sore muscles or joints.

Physiotherapy also provides advice about your daily activities. What to do and what to avoid. Advice about your car, workstation, pillows, mattresses, handbags, how to lift the baby, housework, etc.

Physiotherapists are the experts on giving you exercises to maintain and gain movement, to stay strong and prevent poor habits. These are specific to each person. They are not only for your neck but also your shoulders and core strength. They are also for your balance and eye movements.These prevent you getting stiffer and sorer and weaker.

Manual therapy is also used if necessary and can be very helpful. However in the early days after a Whiplash a hands-off approach is used.

Relaxation techniques can be helpful for some.

Postural advice can be useful. But moving is better than resting. Active rest means you rest enough to allow the optimum amount of movement. Again your Physiotherapist is the expert here.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help patients return to daily activities in a graded way.

All Physiotherapy treatment is based on research that has been shown to help Whiplash Injury.