Foot
Feet and ankles carry everything above them, so problems here quickly change how you walk and can flow up into the knee, hip and back. Most respond well once the load is managed properly.
What we treat
- Ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability
- Plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Forefoot pain and stress-related injuries
- Flat feet and arch-related pain
- Post-fracture and post-surgical ankle rehab
Signs and symptoms
- Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning
- Pain and stiffness in the Achilles that eases as you warm up
- Repeated rolling of the ankle
- Swelling around the ankle after activity
- Burning or aching through the ball of the foot
How we treat it
- Calf and foot intrinsic strengthening
- Balance and proprioception retraining
- Shockwave therapy for persistent heel or Achilles pain
- Taping, footwear and orthotic advice
- Graded loading back into walking, running or sport
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Symptoms overlap between conditions, so the right treatment depends on an assessment. If your pain followed a significant injury, is getting worse, or comes with numbness, weakness or unexplained weight loss, please see your GP.
Book an assessment for foot pain
No referral needed. Our physiotherapists across Seaton will assess what is going on and talk you through the plan.
177 Trimmer Parade, Seaton SA 5023
0403 907 587
physio@upplus.com.au