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Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance and mobility.
Musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle are an important public health challenge due to their increasing incidence combined with their substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life.
In our experience, individuals with foot and ankle pain have multiple co-existing impairments in alignment, motion, load distribution and muscle performance that may be evident in static and/or dynamic tasks. Additionally, research support the inter-dependence between the foot, knee and hip joints. For instance, aberrant foot structure has been linked to foot osteoarthritis (OA), as well as OA and pain at the knee and hip.
In individuals with musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle, the chief objectives of treatment are to afford pain relief, restore mechanics (alignment, motion and/or load distribution) and return the patient to their desired level of activity participation. Physical Therapists at LHPT will start with assessment of not just the foot and ankle alignment but of the whole extremity both in static position and dynamic loading, assess ROM in weight bearing and non- weightbearing positions and strength of the different muscle groups of the lower extremity. Each individualized treatment plan addresses the mechanical component to improve alignment, soft tissue and joint mobility, mobility of neural tissues. It is followed by neuromuscular training and home exercise plan to retain the gains made during each session.
From the moment I walked into the clinic, I was greeted with warmth and a genuine desire to help me on my journey to recovery. I have tendonitis on my left foot and Isha took the time to listen attentively to my concerns and thoroughly assess my condition. Her deep knowledge and expertise were immediately evident, instilling a sense of trust and confidence in the treatment plan she designed for me.
She has been treating me for the last few weeks and her techniques and manual therapy have definitely helped!
Our aim is to help you recover from your injury and return to the activities you enjoy. Whether your injury is related to sport, work or daily life we apply the same principles and dynamic approach used in high-end rehabilitation to resolve your problem. Our experience means we know the ropes well and can quickly get to the nub of your problem.
