With Foot & Ankle Pain
At SEPT® Physical Therapy, our clinicians are experts in determining the cause of your foot or ankle pain and prescribing a course of treatment for foot or ankle pain relief and return of function.
Most Common Foot and Ankle Complaints and Limitations:
- You have pain when you walk or run in your foot and ankle
- You have pain or weakness walking on uneven terrain
- You have pain going up and down the steps because of foot and ankle pain
- You have pain when you put weight on your foot in the morning
- You have heel pain with standing
- You have shin splints
- You limp with prolonged walking
Our Specialty
Common Foot and Ankle Pain Conditions That We Treat
- Conditions we treat
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendinitis/tendinsosis
- Ankle sprains/strains
- Ankle fractures
- Shin splints/stress fractures
- Heel spurs
- Achilles tendinitis and rupture
- Ankle osteoarthritis
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
Don't Wait - Get Started Right Now!
Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
What to Expect
What Kind of Treatment Techniques Might I Receive?
Your physical therapist will develop a personalized rehabilitation program for your condition. This program can help you safely return to your desired activities. Some treatment techniques may include:
Manual Therapy
Specialized manual therapy offerings at SEPT® Physical Therapy include:
- Traction
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Soft-tissue mobilization
- Myofascial Release
- Swelling/edema massage
- IASTM- Instrument assisted soft tissue massage
- Graston Therapy
Range-of-Motion Exercise
Activities aimed at improving movement of a specific joint including stretching techniques to decrease muscle tightness and help restore flexibility. There are 3 main types of range of motion (ROM) exercise: Active ROM requires very little assistance from the clinician and is done by the patient. Active-assisted ROM requires partial assistance from the clinician and is done with the patient. Passive ROM requires full assistance from the clinician and is done for the patient.
Muscle Strengthening
Exercises for muscle weakness or imbalance specific to your condition and capability. Sometimes referred to as strength/weight/resistance/endurance training, muscle strengthening exercises can include the use of weights, exercise bands, and body weight. The benefits of muscle strengthening include increased bone strength and muscular fitness.
Pain and Swelling Management
Specialized pain management offerings at SEPT® Physical Therapy include:
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Iontophoresis
- Vasopneumatic Compression
- McConnell taping
- Kinesiotaping
- Dry Needling
Patient Education
Includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.
Functional Training
Therapeutic activities incorporate the use of multiple parameters such as balance, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Functional activities are designed to safely and gradually progress as you recover to allow for achievement of your functional and recreational goals.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Went for physical therapy after an injury at work, it helped some and the staff was great but I still had some issues so I had surgery. Went back after surgery and it definitely helped, gained some strength back, I’m still healing but pt helped a whole lot to get me to where I am now. Thank you Travis!
I recently underwent four months of rehabilitation following shoulder surgery. I have nothing but the highest praise for the positive and friendly team at Southeastern Physical Therapy. Setting up appointments to fit into my schedule was quick and easy with Matt at the front desk. Jason supervised my exercises at times and always applied the cold/heat wraps with electrical stimulation at the end of each session. However, the best part of the rehab experience was the knowledge demonstrated by lead therapist Shaughnesy. She always knew what degree of flexibility I should have, what exercises I should be doing, and with how much weight or resistance (using bands) according to the number of days following my surgery. She also knew which exercises would give me the most discomfort (she was always right) which proved to me she knew her stuff. Each rehab session was pre-planned and nothing was done that wasn’t specifically designed to advance the healing process. Everything was based on her personal experience with previous patients and on well documented medical studies on my specific injury. Even though at times I reached a point where I didn’t feel like I was progressing, it was comforting to hear Shaughnesy say that according to the medical data, I was right where I should be. I would highly recommend Southern Physical Therapy for any rehabilitation you may need.
