Foot Pain
Physical therapy treatment addresses foot pain by assessing the
muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones, and joints in that
region of the body. Foot pain may also accompany lower leg, knee,
ankle pain, or secondary problems with diabetes or stroke. Common
causes of foot pain include plantar fasciitis, bunions, fallen
arches, fracture, and arthritis. Poor shoe wear and fit, aging, and
overweight are factors contributing to foot pain. You should seek a
physical therapist to relieve your foot pain if you have difficulty
walking or running, stiffness in your feet, especially in the
morning, pain in your heels, or weakness. Your physical therapist
can evaluate your walking/running pattern (gait
analysis), custom fit you with orthotics, assess
your
shoe wear, and instruct you on proper stretching and
strengthening to address muscle imbalances
in the ankle/foot.
When is the best
time to start
physical therapy?
Typically, treatment should begin as early as possible. Treating a problem early helps to prevent it from becoming chronic and in the prevention of future problems.
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Your Right to Choose
The decision of where you go to receive treatment is
yours. If you have a specific therapist or practice you
would like to go to, you should let your doctor or
insurance company know this. Not all physical
therapists or practices are the same and the choice
of your provider is yours.
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