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Physiotherapy for Lower Leg Pain
Lower leg pain is pain which occurs between the knee and the ankle joint. There can be many causes for pain in this area, some may be due to a traumatic acute accident or others may be due to a repetitive over use injury. Some of the most common causes of lower leg pain are:
- Shin Splints
- Compartment syndrome
- Muscle strain / tears
- Achilles injuries
- Fractures
- Contusions
Repetitive injuries such as shin splints are often sustained through sorting activities such as running. These injuries can prevent a person from participating in their normal activities pain free. Physiotherapy can help to alleviate pain, promote healing and rehabilitate injuries such as fractures. Some of the Physiotherapeutic interventions which are used for lower leg pain can include:
- Exercise
- Massage
- Myofascial release techniques
- Electrotherapy
- Biomechanical assessment and gait re-education
- Acupuncture
- Heat and cold therapy
These techniques can help to alleviate lower leg pain and promote healing. After a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment treatments can be provided to optimise healing potential. Self management strategies can also be discussed to enable the individual to self manage their lower leg pain.
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