How a Physiotherapist Can Help to Recover From a Foot or Ankle Injury?

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How a Physiotherapist Can Help to Recover From a
Foot or Ankle Injury
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• Even in your normal day-to-day routine, there is
  a chance that you get ankle sprains. It is not
  necessary that you are doing any extra physical
  that has caused the strain or injury. Nowadays,
  there are number of people who suffer from foot
  and ankle problems and do not any idea how to
  deal with the problem. They simply keep
  neglecting the problem which later turns into a
  much bigger one to handle or cure. This problem
  has become quite common and it is advisable that
  you should visit a physio who can offer help to
  face it.
• If you have sprain problem, then get proper
  treatment, before it causes a long-term damage.
  In this type of strain, the ankle joint swells
  and starts paining, this happens when the
  ligament gets torn by twisting or getting rolled
  over. In order to get complete recovery, it is
  important to have a proper physiotherapy
  treatment the moment you are able to apply
  pressure. These problems not only happen in
  sports but you might suffer from it in your daily
  routine also.

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• After figuring out the level and intensity of
  your injury or condition, the physio would
  conduct proper physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and
  exercise rehabilitation. These are done to enable
  you to get quick and full recovery as soon as
  possible. Following services are provided by a
  physiotherapist as part of the treatment
• Your condition is explained.
• A detailed examination is done and medical
  history is analysed.
• Goals are set before starting the treatment and
  progress is noted down regularly.
• A proper management plan is designed which
  includes exercise prescription, education and
  postural education (if needed).
• An effective approach to the treatment is given
  using a wide range of different techniques such
  as joint mobilisation, stretches, massage etc.

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• When the foot is placed in an awkward or unusual
  position or in case the ground is uneven, then it
  might get twisted from the joint. A great amount
  of pressure is put on the joint which gets
  injured. The fibula, tibia and talus are three
  bones which are present in the ankle joint area.
  One of more of these might get injured or
  affected due to twisting. Apart from these, the
  sprain may even affect the ligaments that act as
  a connection between tendons and bones. After
  recovering from the injury or when you can apply
  some pressure on the legs, then with help of a
  physiotherapist the whole affected area can be
  treated easily.

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• There are also chances that poor selection of
  footwear can cause various problems in your
  joints of legs. A physio can also give you
  important advice that can help you to select the
  right type of footwear to avoid any injury. High
  quality orthotics can also be provided by them in
  case of injuries, these can prove to be an
  excellent choice for proper support.
• An experienced foot and ankle physio would
  explain you foot mechanics. You should have a
  proper knowledge about it as poor mechanics makes
  the ankle and foot stiff which may result in lax
  joint and a collapsed arch.

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