Physiotherapy for Ankle Pain

Ankle pain can limit your ability to walk, run, or perform daily activities. It often results from injury, overuse, or underlying conditions affecting the joint, ligaments, or tendons.

Common Causes of Ankle Pain

• Ankle Sprains: Damage to ligaments from twisting or rolling the ankle.

• Fractures: Breaks in the bones of the ankle joint due to trauma.

• Tendinopathies: pain at the ankle tendons related to reduced load tolerance

• Arthritis: Degenerative changes in the ankle joint causing stiffness and pain.

• Instability: Weakness or laxity in ligaments leading to recurrent sprains.

Assessment

Your physiotherapist will:

• Take a detailed history of symptoms and previous injuries.

• Perform physical tests to assess range of motion, strength, and stability.

• Analyse gait and balance to identify contributing factors.

• Refer for imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) if necessary.

Treatment Options

• Manual Therapy: Techniques to reduce pain and restore joint mobility.

• Exercise Therapy: Strengthening and stretching exercises for ankle and lower leg muscles.

• Balance and Proprioception Training: To improve stability and prevent future injuries.

• Bracing or Taping: Support to protect the ankle during recovery.

• Education: Guidance on self-care and prevention strategies.

Why Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy provides a personalised approach to treat the root cause of ankle pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence.