Foot & Ankle physical therapy treatment in Kansas City
Are you experiencing ankle or foot pain?
Physical therapy can help to determine the cause of ankle and foot pain. These causes can include poor biomechanics, muscular tension, lifestyle factors, poor posture, poor mobility, instability, acute trauma and irritated soft tissue structures. Ankle & foot pain is often the result of inefficient hip or foot stabilization strategies unless acute trauma has occurred.
Possible Treatments for Foot & Ankle Pain
Common treatments for foot & ankles pain vary depending on the causative factors. Evidence based treatment protocols are vital for long lasting beneficial effects. Leading soft tissue therapies for the foot & ankle include A.R.T., Dry Needling, and Graston.
Learn about chiropractic treatments for foot and ankle pain.
Graston Technique
The physical therapy Graston technique is one of the leading instrument assisted soft tissue therapies for the treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
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Dry Needling
Dry Needling is the process of using a thin needle inserted into a trigger point to relieve a contracture within a muscle.
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Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique (A.R.T) is one of the leading soft tissue therapies for the treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
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Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains occur in both athlete and non athletes alike and often can be characterized by pain, swelling and stiffness.
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendinitis often occurs due to overuse and repetitive motions.
Tell us about your pain.
Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your symptoms and pain areas. Prefer to chat over the phone? Call us for a free phone consultation.
Symptoms of Ankle & Foot Pain Can Include
- Pain with walking upon rising in the morning
Pain while walking only on your heels
Pain while walking only on your toes
Pain with walking or running
Heel pain (sharp or stabbing)
Swelling
Bruising or discoloration of skin
Visit your local F.I.T. Physical Therapy Clinic
Meet the team at any of our 5 locations: Lee’s Summit, Crossroads, Blue Valley, Overland Park & Shawnee.
