Ankle and Foot Pain treatment

Spectrum Physio Centre – Comprehensive, Biomechanics-Based Rehab

Ankle and foot pain affects athletes, walkers, runners, corporate employees, and even elderly
individuals. These structures bear body weight, absorb shock, maintain balance, and enable mobility-meaning even a minor injury can disrupt daily function.
At Spectrum Physio, our approach focuses on biomechanics, gait correction, foot posture
alignment, muscle balance, joint mobility, and functional rehabilitation.

  • We treat ALL types of ankle & foot conditions under
  • Acute Pain (0–72 hours)
  • Sub-Acute Pain (3 days – 6 weeks)
  • Chronic Pain (6+ weeks)

Acute Ankle & Foot Pain Treatment (0–72 hours)

Common Causes

  • Ankle sprain (Grade 1–3)
  • Ligament strain (ATFL, CFL, PTFL)
  • Acute tendon inflammation (Achilles, peroneal, tibialis posterior)
  • Sudden twisting or rolling injury
  • Foot arch strain / plantar fascia irritation
  • Contusion or soft-tissue bruise
  • Acute midfoot sprain / forefoot trauma

Treatment Glimpse – Acute Phase

Immediate Pain & Swelling Control
  • Cryotherapy / Ice application
  • Elevation & compression bandage
  • RICE / PRICE / POLICE protocols
  • Protection taping using rigid tape
  • IFT / TENS
  • Laser therapy for faster tissue recovery
  • Ultrasound therapy for soft tissue healing
  • We check early
  • Foot arch collapse
  • Pronation–supination imbalance
  • Tibia–foot alignment
  • Muscle guarding / spasm
  • Trigger points in calf, peroneals, foot intrinsics
  • Gentle myofascial release on calf
  • Fascia relaxation around arch and heel
  • Trigger point release of gastrosoleus / peroneals
  • Pain-free passive ankle mobilization
  • Toe gliding & foot intrinsic activation
  • Early calf pump to improve circulation
  • Rigid taping for ligament support
  • Kinesio taping for swelling reduction & muscle activation
  • Prevent limp
  • Educate on correct foot placement
  • Support with ankle brace if required

Goal

Reduce pain → Control swelling → Support ligaments → Prevent stiffness → Protect the foot → Maintain safe mobility

Sub-Acute Ankle & Foot Pain Treatment (3 days – 6 weeks)

Common Causes

  • Partial ligament tear recovering
  • Plantar fasciitis (early stage)
  • Tendinitis (Achilles, peroneal, tibialis posterior)
  • Healing ankle sprain
  • Heel pad inflammation
  • Midfoot sprain
  • Stress overload injuries (runners, athletes)

Treatment Glimpse – Sub-Acute Phase

Restore Range of Motion
  • Dorsiflexion & plantarflexion
  • Inversion–eversion
  • Toe mobility
  • Midfoot mobility
  • Talocrural joint mobilization
  • Subtalar joint correction
  • Midfoot & forefoot mobility
  • Calcaneal distraction
  • Calf tightness correction
  • Plantar fascia manual release
  • Peroneal & tibialis posterior strengthening
  • Release of fascia around heel and arch
  • Over pronation correction
  • Supination correction
  • Arch strengthening exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle activation
  • Step length correction
  • Heel strike training
  • Improve foot loading patterns
  • Running pattern correction for athletes
  • Laser for tendon healing
  • Ultrasound for plantar fascia
  • IFT/TENS depending on pain level
  • Kinesio taping to support arch
  • Rigid taping to stabilize ligaments
  • Temporary orthotic support if needed

Goal

Restore mobility → Improve muscle balance → Correct foot mechanics → Prevent recurrence → Restart functional activities

Chronic Ankle & Foot Pain Treatment (6+ Weeks)

Common Causes

  • Chronic ankle instability
  • Repeated ankle sprains
  • Plantar fasciitis (long-standing)
  • Heel spur issues
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Sinus tarsi syndrome
  • Flat foot / high arch problems
  • Arthritis (ankle/foot joints)
  • Chronic tendon tightness
  • Running overuse injuries

Treatment Glimpse – Chronic Phase

Deep Biomechanics Assessment
  • Leg length measurement
  • Foot arch evaluation
  • Pronation–supination pattern
  • Knee–ankle–foot alignment
  • Hip–knee–ankle kinetic chain assessment (Especially important for runners & athletes.)
  • Talocrural joint MWM
  • Subtalar joint release
  • Midfoot mobilization
  • Calcaneal glides
  • Soft tissue deep release
  • Trigger point therapy for:
  • Calf
  • Peroneals
  • Plantar fascia
  • Achilles tendon
  • Foot intrinsic strengthening
  • Calf strengthening (eccentric loading)
  • Tibialis posterior strengthening
  • Peroneal muscle stability training
  • Ankle stability exercises
  • Wobble board
  • BOSU training
  • Single-leg stance progression
  • Proprioceptive neuromuscular training
  • Correct heel strike
  • Improve foot rolling
  • Reduce impact loading
  • Improve cadence
  • Running technique correction for athletes
  • Footwear assessment + sports-specific recommendations
  • Walk-to-jog training
  • Return to sports progression
  • Jump–landing training
  • Cutting–turning mechanics (football, basketball athletes)
  • Laser therapy
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Dry needling (if required)
  • Taping support for sports

Goal

Eliminate chronic pain → Improve foot & ankle strength → Correct biomechanics → Prevent
future injury → Restore full function

Condition-Specific Treatment We Cover

  • Ankle Sprain (Grade 1–3)
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Heel Spur Pain
  • Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinosis
  • Flat Foot / High Arch Pain
  • Peroneal Tendinitis
  • Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
  • Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
  • Stress Fracture – Rehabilitation
  • Forefoot Pain (Metatarsalgia)
  • Toe Pain / Turf Toe
  • Arthritis of Ankle / Foot
  • Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
  • Sports-Specific Foot Injuries

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