FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

 

Some specific diagnoses treated:

  1. ankle sprains and stains

  2. ligamentitis

  3. tendinitis

  4. ankle balance problems

  5. plantar fasciitis

  6. heel spur

  7. morton’s neuroma

  8. arthritis of the foot and toes

  9. hallux rigidus

  10. turf toe

  11. tarsal tunnel

  12. myofascial pain syndrome

  13. muscle imbalances

  14. joint stiffness

  15. wear and tear syndromes

  16. post fracture rehabilitation

  17. post surgical rehabilitation

  18. adherent incisional scars

MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:


"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."


Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)