Expert physiotherapy for ankle sprains and broken ankles
About ankle physiotherapy at Keilor Road Physio
At KRP, we’re expert ankle physiotherapists. Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries we see here at Keilor Road Physiotherapy.
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Sports requiring jumping, turning and twisting movements such as basketball, volleyball and AFL; and explosive changes of direction such as soccer, tennis and hockey are particularly vulnerable to ankle sprain, pain and swelling, aching ankles and sore feet.
Ankle pain Physio.
The ankle joint
The ankle joint is a hinge joint formed between the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg) and the talus (a bone of the foot) and allows the foot to bend up and down primarily, with a small amount of rotation and some rocking from side to side.
The joint’s stability comes from the structural arrangement of the bones and the surrounding ligaments. Ligaments provide stability by preventing large amounts of side to side movement. On the outside of the ankle, the joint is stabilised by three smaller ligaments; injuries to any of these ligaments, caused by the foot twisting inward, account for more than 80% of all ankle injuries. Conversely, the inside of the ankle is stabilised by one thick, strong fibrous ligament which is rarely injured.
Common ankle and foot injuries we see here at KRP include:
Ankle sprains including rolled ankles and ankle joint pain
Syndesmosis injury
Avulsion fractures & CAM walker / Moonboot placement
Achilles Tendinopathy / Tendinitis / Tendinosis
Calf muscle tears & strains
Compartment syndrome
Stress Fractures
Shin Splints
Aching feet
Plantar fasciitis & Calcaneal spurring
Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Running & Gait Assessment
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics Assessment & Customised Formthotic placement
Post Surgical Rehabilitation:
Tibia &/or Fibula fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture and Repair
Ankle arthroscopic debridement, resurfacing or replacement
Foot pain Physio.
Contact our friendly physios at KRP
Our physiotherapists have Post Graduate training in the diagnosis and management of all ankle conditions.
Keilor Road Physiotherapy offers dedicated ankle physio and foot physiotherapy. Through dedicated assessment, treatment and rehabilitation using a tailored, individualised plan, we provide ankle and foot pain relief. We are also able to refer for further investigation, whether it’s X-Ray, CT or MRI should one of our experienced team feel there may be a fracture or other structural injury.
Servicing Niddrie, Essendon, Airport West, Keilor & the Northern suburbs for over 40 years, you can book with one of our highly trained ankle & lower leg team online here or call 93794557 to speak to one of our admin superstars.