Foot and Ankle Mobilization Treatment
At New York Sports Medicine Institute, we understand the importance of proper foot and ankle care. Ensuring that your feet and ankles are in good health is incredibly important in performing everyday activities. If you are feeling any form of pain or discomfort in your feet and ankles, it is in your best interest to contact our Orthopedic in Paramus, NJ for all of your foot and ankle mobilization treatment needs.
Foot and Ankle Injuries
A sprain can be best defined as the stretching, tearing, or rupturing of the ligaments that hold the bones together. It is more likely for an active person to experience a foot or ankle sprain due to the amount of running, pivoting, kicking, and jumping they participate in. A foot or ankle sprain is the most common injury an individual can experience.
On the other hand, a muscle strain can be best defined as the damage to muscles or tendons rather than ligaments. Individuals who experience a foot or ankle strain are overusing these areas of the body. This type of injury can be caused by:
- Failing/not properly stretching before a workout.
- Wearing poorly fitted sneakers.
- Running/Walking on uneven or hard surfaces.
A foot or ankle fracture can occur on either side of the ankle or the front part of the heel bone. This type of injury has the same symptoms of a sprain such as bruising, swelling, or inability to put pressure on your foot and ankle. This injury may cause the foot or ankle to feel tender to touch or give the area a deformed appearance.
Painful medical conditions such as arthritis or tendonitis have the ability to arise in the body from previous injuries to the foot or ankle joints. Arthritis may be caused by a break or a fracture to the joint and tendonitis can arise from constant strains and sprains to the joint.
Common foot or ankle injuries that can be treated by our Orthopedic in Paramus, NJ at New York Sports Medicine Institute are:
- Achilles Tendonitis.
- Arthritis of the foot or ankle.
- Ankle instability.
- Peroneal Tendonitis.
- Bunions.
- Corns and Calluses.
- Flat foot.
- Hammertoe.
- Lisfranc injury.
- Morton’s neuroma.
- Plantar Fasciitis.
This form of manual therapy has shown to improve joint mobility, improve postural stability, and improve muscle strength in the injured area.
Mobilization Treatment
Joint Mobilization is the manual therapy that is used to moderate pain and treat joint dysfunctions that limit range of motion by specifically addressing the altered mechanics of the joint. This form of therapy involves finding and treating the cause of your pain rather than treating the condition based on your symptoms.
Your Orthopedic in Paramus, NJ will individually assess each bone and joint in the foot and ankle. After a full assessment, they will use your body’s natural repair process that will reduce pain and discomfort and improve your foot posture. The first initial consultation will allow your doctor to accumulate a personalized treatment plan to improve joint mobility and allow your feet to return to their most optimal position.
Why an Orthopedic in Paramus, NJ is Beneficial for You
Simple sprains and strains to the soft tissue in the foot and ankle area can often be treated by rest, ice, compression, and elevation. However, if the injury is more serious and cannot be treated on your own, an orthopedist may be your best decision. A bone chip or fracture can leave fragments in the joint that can further comprise the ankle’s ability to carry weight or the foot’s range of motion.
Our treatment plans used by our orthopedist can provide you a true corrective approach to your condition. Rather than just treating your injury based on your symptoms, we find the root of your pain and create an individualized plan that will help guide the body to properly and completely heal.
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If traditional methods have not worked for your condition, New York Sports Medicine Institute may be the best choice for you! Our expert Orthopedic in Paramus, NJ will carefully assess the severity of your condition and provide you with a treatment plan that is catered to your path to complete recovery.
We care about our patients and make it our top priority to help you feel better in no time! For more information or to book a consultation, visit our website today!