Foot Therapy
Foot Therapy
Foot Therapy
Your feet absorb the impact of each step you take. The lower part of your body is an intricate interplay of bones, tendons, and joints, soregardless of your activity level, you may experience some type of ankle or foot pain during your lifetime.
The physical therapists at FYZICAL De Zavala can determine the underlying cause of your foot or ankle pain and create an individualized treatment plan to decrease pain, improve function, and enhance your quality of life.
The Benefits of Foot Therapy
Foot therapy addresses the underlying cause of your foot problem. Physical therapists use soft tissue and manual therapy, where they apply pressure and manipulation to specific areas of your foot.
These techniques help to relax the muscles of your foot, improve blood circulation to the area, and restore normal movement of your foot. They may also use a combination of modalities, including ice, heat, ultrasound, or electric stimulation, to improve your symptoms. Stretching and strengthening exercises for the lower leg and foot, as well as gait retraining, may also be part of your foot therapy program. In some cases, your physical therapist may recommend an orthotic to help correct foot abnormalities, such as heel spurs and collapsed arches.
These techniques help to relax the muscles of your foot, improve blood circulation to the area, and restore normal movement of your foot. They may also use a combination of modalities, including ice, heat, ultrasound, or electric stimulation, to improve your symptoms. Stretching and strengthening exercises for the lower leg and foot, as well as gait retraining, may also be part of your foot therapy program. In some cases, your physical therapist may recommend an orthotic to help correct foot abnormalities, such as heel spurs and collapsed arches.
Your physical therapist will also advise you on preventive foot health. This includes advice on proper footwear, foot hygiene, and ways to avoid further injury.
Types of Foot Problems
There are numerous foot problems; some of the more common ones include balance and mobility issues, heel spurs, bunions, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sprained ankles, dropped arches, arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical pain, and non-specific foot pain.
Causes of Foot Problems
Mechanical problems with your feet, including abnormal foot biomechanics, muscle imbalance, poortraining technique, and improper footwear are common causes of foot problems. Other causes of foot problems include injury, aging, arthritis, illness, and infection.