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Achilles Tendinopathy
Plantar Fasciitis
Lateral Ankle Sprain
Medial Ankle Sprain
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Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy is a condition affecting the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It commonly develops following repetitive or excessive loading and may cause pain, stiffness, and reduced tolerance for walking, running, or jumping.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:
Physical therapy focuses on progressively loading the Achilles tendon to restore strength and improve its capacity to tolerate activity. Treatment may include calf strengthening, progressive resistance exercises, activity modification, movement assessment, and a graded return to running, jumping, and sport.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis, more accurately referred to as plantar fasciopathy, is a common cause of heel pain involving irritation and degenerative changes of the plantar fascia. Pain is typically felt underneath the heel and may be particularly noticeable during the first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:
Physical therapy may include plantar fascia and calf stretching, progressive foot and calf strengthening, manual therapy, taping, footwear recommendations, and activity modification. Treatment aims to reduce pain, improve foot function, and gradually increase tolerance for walking, running, and other activities.

Lateral Ankle Sprain

A lateral ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are overstretched or torn, typically when the foot suddenly rolls inward. It is one of the most common sporting injuries and can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and instability.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:
Physical therapy helps restore ankle mobility, strength, balance, and stability while progressively returning the patient to normal activities. Rehabilitation may include strengthening, proprioceptive and balance training, jumping, landing, agility, and sport-specific exercises to reduce the risk of recurrent sprains.

Medial Ankle Sprain

A medial ankle sprain involves injury to the deltoid ligament complex on the inside of the ankle, typically caused by a forceful outward rolling of the foot. These injuries are less common than lateral ankle sprains and may occur alongside other ankle injuries.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:
Following appropriate assessment and protection, physical therapy helps restore ankle mobility, strength, balance, and stability. Rehabilitation is progressively advanced to include functional strengthening, proprioception, running, jumping, and sport-specific activities when appropriate.

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

Post-surgical rehabilitation is a structured recovery program designed to restore movement, strength, function, and independence following orthopaedic surgery. Rehabilitation varies depending on the procedure, tissue-healing requirements, and the individual’s goals.

How Physical Therapy Can Help:
Physical therapy guides patients safely through each stage of recovery while respecting surgical precautions and healing timelines. Treatment may include mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, balance and gait training, pain and swelling management, and eventually functional or sport-specific rehabilitation to help patients confidently return to their everyday activities.

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