Ankle Pain

Understanding Ankle Pain

Ankle pain is a common issue that can result from various conditions and injuries, affecting your ability to walk, run, and perform daily activities. At Azzurro Physiotherapy, we specialise in treating a range of ankle problems, including sprains, fractures, tendonitis, and osteoarthritis. Our experienced team is committed to helping you find relief and regain full function.

We have developed a reputation as a clinic that successfully resolves ankle pain, even for those who have found previous treatments ineffective.

Types of Ankle Pain

Sprains

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch or tear, leading to pain, swelling, and instability. Our physiotherapy treatments focus on reducing inflammation, restoring stability, and strengthening the ankle to prevent future injuries. We also use a device called A-FLEX which is the gold-standard medical device for restoring your range of motion after injury as quickly as possible.

Fractures

Ankle fractures can be severe, requiring careful management and rehabilitation. We can often diagnose and provide tailored rehabilitation programmes to promote healing, restore movement, and strengthen the surrounding muscles.

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons around the ankle, often caused by overuse or repetitive stress. We offer treatments to reduce inflammation, optimise biomechanics, alleviate pain, and strengthen the tendons to prevent recurrence. Achilles Tendonitis is one of the more common causes of tendon pain in the ankle, but we treat tendonitis affecting all parts of the ankle.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis in the ankle is a degenerative condition that affects the cartilage and can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Contrary to the outdated belief that osteoarthritis is simply ‘wear and tear,’ modern research shows that active individuals often have healthier joints than inactive ones. Our approach to osteoarthritis involves:

What to Expect

Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a thorough history and assessment to identify the specific cause of your ankle pain. This allows us to provide an accurate diagnosis and tailor a treatment plan to your needs.
Manual Therapy: Our skilled therapists use hands-on techniques to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and enhance tissue function.
Rehabilitation Programme: We develop personalised rehabilitation plans that include strength work, mobility exercises, and movement retraining to help you regain full ankle function.
Osteoarthritis Management: For osteoarthritis, we focus on settling immediate pain and then safely challenging the ankle's collagen-based structures to strengthen over time, improving pain relief and function.
Targeted Exercises: Depending on your condition, we provide specific exercises to improve ankle strength, flexibility, and stability. These exercises are designed to be safe and effective in promoting recovery.
Home Exercises: We offer a set of exercises to perform at home, taking just a few minutes each day, to ensure consistent progress and help you return to your best as quickly as possible.

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At Azzurro Physiotherapy, we are incredibly proud of our results and the testimonials from clients who have overcome ankle pain with our help. Let us assist you in reducing your pain, restoring your ankle function, and improving your overall quality of life.