FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
Our multidisciplinary team of highly skilled, fully qualified clinicians can help diagnose, manage & fix your foot, heel or ankle pain
We have every non-surgical option for treating and assessing foot & ankle injuries, such as Achilles tendon issues, plantar fasciitis or ankle sprains, including diagnostic ultrasound scans, physiotherapy, chiropractors, sports massage, acupuncture, shockwave therapy & more!
FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONS WE COMMONLY TREAT
Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Heel Pain)
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and is often felt as sharp or aching pain under the heel, particularly with the first steps in the morning or after rest. It is typically related to overload of the plantar fascia rather than inflammation alone.
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments supporting the ankle are overstretched or torn, commonly following a twisting or rolling injury. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, and instability. Proper rehabilitation is essential to prevent chronic ankle instability and recurrent sprains.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles injuries often present as pain, stiffness, or thickening at the back of the ankle, particularly during walking, running, or exercise.
Everyday Activities That Can Trigger Foot & Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can affect both active and less active individuals and is commonly triggered by:
Running, walking, or standing for long periods
Sudden increases in activity or training load
Gym-based lower limb exercises, including calf raises and jumping movements
Uneven surfaces or poor footwear
Twisting injuries, such as rolling the ankle
Prolonged standing at work
First steps in the morning, particularly with heel pain
Persistent pain with these activities often indicates underlying tissue overload or injury.
Our Clinicians will help determine what is triggering your pain and work with you adapt, rehabilitate, treat it and eradicate it!
OUR APPROACH TO FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
Physiotherapy-Led & Multimodal Management for Foot & Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain responds best to a multimodal approach, with physiotherapy playing a central role:
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring strength, mobility, balance, and load tolerance through progressive rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for chronic plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. It stimulates tissue healing, increases blood flow, and promotes tendon regeneration when symptoms have plateaued with standard care
MSK ultrasound-guided diagnosis ensures the correct structure is being treated
Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques assist with pain relief and movement restoration
Exercise-based rehabilitation helps prevent recurrence and build long-term resilience
This integrated approach delivers better outcomes than isolated treatments alone.
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We offer MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound to support accurate diagnosis and guide effective treatment of foot and ankle conditions. Ultrasound allows real-time assessment of tendons, ligaments, fascia, bursae, and soft tissue structures.
Common indications include:
Plantar fascia thickening or tears
Achilles tendinopathy or partial tears
Ligament injuries following ankle sprains
Tendon inflammation or degeneration
Soft tissue swelling or fluid accumulation
This ensures treatment is targeted, evidence-based, and appropriate from the outset.
