Our special expertise in the treatment of the foot & ankle is integrated into our assessment of the whole body to identify the cause your foot or ankle injury. We believe in the opportunity to strengthen & train movement patterns to return your foot & ankle back to full capacity without relying on footwear or orthotic support. Our service is quality focused & delivered by physiotherapists who love to see you achieve your activity goals.
We select treatment techniques to that will best suit your injury resolution which may include:
Deep tissue massage & myofascial release can reduce excess muscle tension to improve flexibility & reduce pain.
To reduce joint stiffness for freedom of movement.
This is specific body movements to glide nerves which may be stuck by postural faults or tight muscles.
The use of acupuncture needles to reduce excess muscle tension.
In the short term your body may need stability and rest from aggravating activities which can be provided by taping techniques, a brace or orthotics.
Lasting results will often require a strengthening or stability training program to improve tissue durability.
To maintain treatment gains a home program often includes reducing excess muscle tension with stretching, foam roller, massage stick or a spikey ball.
Movement pattern changes with technique cues can produce immediate symptom resolution & lasting results.
At your initial consultation we will listen carefully to your injury history, then take a physical examination. You will get a comprehensive explanation of your injury & how to resolve it, with your goals in mind. Treatment will commence for immediate pain relief & you will go home with Your personal active program.
Follow up sessions will then be scheduled at intervals to get you back on track as soon as possible. We take a hands on approach to resolve muscle restriction. This gives you the ability to change your movement patterns for lasting results. You will have your active take home program progressed at each session.
Your active take home program will be progressed back to full activity. Strategies will be included for maintaining your optimal fitness.
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