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Ankle Pain

ankle pain

Ankle Pain

Ankle Pain Problem

Ankle or foot pain refers to a discomfort occur on your ankle and foot area. Most cases of ankle or foot pain are short term and are mostly caused by soft tissue injuries, such as sprains or strains.

The ankle is a complex part of the body where the tibia and fibula leg bones meet the talus foot bone. Ligaments hold these bones together and allow movement. The ankle is especially prone to injury because of this complexity.

Who Gets Ankle Pain?

Anyone of any age can experience ankle pain. Ankle pain is often caused by an accidental fall or sports injury. It is more common in athletes and in active men under the age of 24. In women, ankle pain is more prevalent in those over 30.

Some ankle and foot issues include:

  • Ankle sprain:
    • Overstretch or tear of the ligament ( tissue that connects the bones ). Mostly occur on the lateral side of the ankle because of the sudden twist of ankle.
  • Tendinitis:
    • Inflammation of the tendon. Commonly occur on Achilles tendon which lies on the back of lower leg and inserts onto your heels.
  • Plantar Fasciitis:
    • Inflammation of the soft tissue on the bottom of the foot ( plantar fascia ) that courses from the heel to the base of the toes.

Ankle Pain Can Be Associated with Symptoms Including:

  • Ankle swelling
  • Bruising
  • Redness
  • Numbness or tingling sensation
  • Instability
  • Burning pain
  • Inability to bear weight on the affected ankle
  • Stiffness and weakness

Conditions with Ankle Pain Symptoms

  • Arthritis / Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Nerve injury such as sciatica
  • Blocked blood vessel
  • Infection in the ankle joints

What Physiotherapist Can Help?

Treatment for ankle pain depends on the cause of the pain. Therefore, it is important to understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment programme.

Common physiotherapy treatment:

  • Pain management ( Hot or Cold therapy )
  • Strengthening exercise for lower limb muscles
  • Balance or proprioception training
  • Patients education related to foot wear or posture

Common Physiotherapy Suggested Exercise

ankle pain exercise

Gastrocnemius towel stretch

Loop a towel around the ball of foot and pull the toes towards your body, keep knee straight. Hold 20 seconds, repeat 3 times.

Plantar fascia stretch using ball

Sit / Stand and roll the arch in all direction by using a ball or any round objects. Do it for 2-3 minutes, 3 times per day.

Frequently Ask Questions

What can cause ankle pain without injury.
  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Bursitis (joint inflammation)
  • Gout (arthritis related to excess uric acid)
  • Osteoarthritis (disease causing the breakdown of the joints)
Why do my ankles hurt when I walk?

It may caused by a breakdown of the cartilage in your joints. This may be the caused of your ankle pain, especially when you are older, overweight or have previous ankle injuries.

Is pain in your feet a sign of diabetes?

Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, the symptoms can range from pain and numbness in your legs and feet.

How should I sleep with foot pain?

Elevate your legs: use thick pillow, prop up your legs and feet to keep them elevated while you sleep.

What does tendonitis feel like in ankle?

The most common symptoms of foot or ankle tendonitis are localized pain, swelling, and stiffness. Pain is the first sign of foot or ankle tendonitis. The pain typically lessens over time but then resurfaces the longer you spend on the foot or ankle.

Can you walk with foot tendonitis?

Tendonitis is common, and the pain it causes can force you off your feet. Pain can make walking and standing impossible, and severe cases can cause instability and decreased mobility.

What happens if tendonitis goes untreated?

Untreated tendonitis can develop into chronic tendinosis and cause permanent degradation of your tendons. In some cases, it can even lead to tendon rupture, which requires surgery to fix

How can you tell the difference between tendonitis and arthritis?

When we talk about arthritis, it’s also a condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. While tendonitis affects tendons, arthritis affects cartilage that connects bones in a joint. Unlike tendonitis, which tends to heal faster, arthritis is usually a long-term condition that increases as one gets older.

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