Ankle/Foot

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! 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning can assist you in determining the source of your ankle pain and getting you up and moving around as quickly as possible by finding long-lasting Ankle Pain Relief.

Call us today at (253) 274-1884 to speak with one of our licensed and qualified Tacoma, WA physical therapists 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 them tFlat 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, 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning has been shown to help with the rehabilitation of injured extremities as well as the relief of acute and chronic pain.

A Physical Therapist Could Change Your Life!

If you or a loved one is suffering from ankle pain that is limiting your ability to function, 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning can help! Our Tacoma, WA physical therapist 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 Tacoma, WA will assist you in regaining mobility, comfort, and overall function while also removing painful restrictions. Please contact 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning today to schedule an appointment. We will get you back up as soon as possible!

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