FOOT & ANKLE
More information about each condition can be found below:-
Simple Sprain
What is it? An injury to the tough bands of tissue that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot.
What is it caused by? When your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which causes one or more of the angles ligaments to stretch or tear.
What are the symptoms? Pain, tenderness or weakness.
How do I manage it? Rest, ice, compress and elevate the affected area.
Stress Fracture
What is it? They are tiny cracks in the bones.
What is it caused by? Caused by repetitive force, often from overuse.
What are the symptoms? Pain, tenderness and swelling.
How do I manage it? Stop the activity causing the pain, applying ice and resting.
Plantar Fasciitis
What is it? A pain on the bottom of your foot - around your heel and arch.
What is it caused by? Tension and stress on the bowstring of your foot.
What are the symptoms? Pain worsens when walking but feels better during exercise and it is difficult to raises of toes off of the floor.
How do I manage it? Rest and raise your foot, apply ice and gentle stretching exercises.
Achilles Tendinopathy
What is it? An injury to the band of tissue (tendon) that runs down the back of your lower leg to your heel.
What is it caused by? Caused by overusing your achilles tendon.
What are the symptoms? Pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling that makes it hard to move freely.
How do I manage it? Resting your foot, using ice and pain medicines, using a brace or similar device to stop your foot from a lot of movement.
Nerve Compression
What is it? Occurs when a nerve is squeezed or compacted.
What is it caused by? When a bone, tendon or ligament presses against a nerve.
What are the symptoms? Pain, numbness and muscle weakness at the site of the nerve.
How do I manage it? Gentle strengthening and stretching exercises.
Morton’s Neuroma
What is it? The nerve in your foot is irritated or damaged.
What is it caused by? Often caused by shoes that are too tight or that have high heels.
What are the symptoms? A shooting, stabbing or burning pain in your foot.
How do I manage it? Rest and raise your foot, apply ice and gentle strengthening exercises.
