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Physiotherapy for Foot Pain
There are a variety of causes which can induce foot pain. Foot pain can have a major effect on the individuals gait pattern. If this is left for a long period of time secondary problems can occur. Some of the common causes for foot pain are:
- Stress fracture
- Fractures
- Ligament sprain
- Flat feet
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Referred pain
As the foot is the weight bearing joint of the body, injury and pain can cause altered biomechanics causing an abnormal gait pattern, placing greater amounts of stress onto other joints which were not designed to sustain such stresses. Physiotherapy can assist alleviate foot pain and restore normal movement and function at the foot. Some of the Physiotherapy treatments which may be used for foot pain include:
- Range of movement exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Proprioceptive exercises
- Electrotherapy
- Splinting / bracing
- Acupuncture
- Gait re-education
- Walking aid provision
These treatments for foot pain will concentrate on alleviating pain, restoring movement, optimising healing and restoring a normal gait pattern. Physiotherapists are experienced at treating foot pain.
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