Ankle Pain Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy Central in Oklahoma City, Edmond & Surrounding Cities

Patients can injure their ankles from rigorous sports or even a small fall. Whatever the case, it is important to get physical therapy before the injury worsens to the point of loss of mobility or function. A physical therapist can guide you through exercises and stretches that can help reduce pain and improve your balance and strength. Rehabilitation is a difficult process but physical therapy offers an encouraging environment to recover.

What Causes Ankle Pain 

Most ankle pain is either caused by the gradual breakdown of the cartilage in the ankle joint or tendons or it can be caused by an injury from physical activity. Chronic ankle pain can occur after a sprain when the ankle has not healed properly and could result in needing physical therapy. Oftentimes overuse of the ankle results in conditions like arthritis or tendonitis which can cause severe pain for the patient. It can also often cause difficulty doing simple activities like walking and standing. In more serious cases, a bad sprain or an ankle fracture could result in the need for surgery if the pain is too unmanageable. 

Stretches for Ankle Discomfort 

With an ankle injury, it is important that you maintain some form of movement in order to prevent any loss of range of motion. This can be done through physical therapy or with stretches and ankle exercises. Resistance exercises can be done to build strength in the ankle and give it more support. Some calf stretches can help with flexibility and relieve pain caused by tendonitis. A physical therapist can walk you through exercises and stretches specific to your injury that can help you heal but also help you prevent reinjury in the future.

Physical Therapy Treatment 

Seeing a physical therapist can change the way you move and allow you to get back to living an active and pain free life. With a personalized treatment plan and an encouraging environment, rehabilitation can be strengthening and enjoyable. Ankle injuries get ignored far too often and this can result in the need for surgery or even worse, irreparable damage. If you are experiencing ankle discomfort during physical activities, have had a recent traumatic injury, or are trying to regain strength after surgery, Physical Therapy Central can help.