Foot and Ankle Pain

The foot and ankle are amazingly complex structures that take a huge amount of force with every step that you take.

Following injuries or with age, ligaments and other structures in the foot can change, resulting in improper or aggravated forces on the foot and ankle. With ill-fitted shoes and residual effects from prior injuries, pain can occur from poor stability, lack of mobility or lack of strength in the stabilizing muscles.

Understanding The Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain

The ankle is made up of the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) forming an arch over the talus bone in the foot. This is actually a flexible arch that opens slightly when bending the ankle and closes when extending it. If this does not occur properly or the mechanics of the joint are not in good alignment, increased painful pressure occurs.

Just like the complexities of the hand, the foot and ankle is a very complex structure that can affect the functioning of your knee, hip, back and even posture. With ankle pain and foot pain, there is a lot that needs to be evaluated first before deciding on the appropriate treatment.

Our Approach to Foot and Ankle Therapy

At Integrative Physical Therapy, our expert physical therapists have years of training in evaluating the movement of your foot, ankle and legs. We perform an analysis of your foot and ankle joints as well as the muscles in your legs. Furthermore, we analyze your walking and running patterns to determine the root cause of your foot pain or ankle pain so it can be treated quickly and effectively. Trust us to help you relieve your pain quickly and restore your normal walking / running activities.

Call us today or make a appointment with one of our physical therapists to learn more about our ankle and foot pain program!

Some of the Common Conditions We Treat:

Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Arthritis
Sports injuries
Difficulty walking / poor balance

Post-surgical foot and ankle
Ankle sprains
Foot pain
Ankle pain
Collapsed arches

What People Say About Integrative Physical Therapy

Dr. Scott was so helpful in getting me back healthy! My knee was bothering me for months after a workout incident. He was attentive and took the time to really see what the issue was. I’m not a fan of needles, but he made each dry needling session comfortable with conversation and thorough explanations of what he was doing. He’s super knowledgeable and I would highly recommend him for anyone’s physical therapy needs!

Scott Dixon is the ONLY ONE who can relieve the sciatic pain that I occasionally get from my pelvic reconstruction and hip replacement. I have gone to several neurosurgeons and no one knows how to treat the pain that goes from my back to my hip and down my leg to my knee and ankle. But, when I get dry needling from Scott the pain goes away for at least 3-4 months at a time. I am now a regular patient and will follow him wherever he goes!

I had hope for pain relief going in for dry needling, but did not expect it to work this well! Dr. Dixon explained the process and what to expect. The treatment was mostly painless, just a few of the last needles hurt where my muscles were extremely tight. I woke up 2 days later with no pain for the first time in years! I just had my second treatment and it was painless. My daily pain levels are significantly better! I have so much hope for eliminating my chronic pain as I continue treatments.

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