Foot, Heel and Ankle pain

The structure of the foot is extensive, containing 26 bones and close to 38 small joints, with more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This complex nature of the foot means that something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can lead to injury. Because of this, it is important not to leave these injuries untreated or undiagnosed, as it may lead to more complicated injuries in the future.

Common Foot, Heel and Ankle Injuries

• Achilles tendon rupture
• Achilles tendonitis / tendinitis
• Anterior ankle impingement
• Calf muscle tear
• Heel spur
• Ankle ligament sprain
• Muscle strain (muscle pain)
• Peroneal tendonitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Sever’s disease
• Shin splints
• Stress fractures
• Sever’s disease
• Bunions
• Metatarsalgia
Because of the wide range of conditions that can be causing your pain, an accurate diagnosis of the problem must be given by a specialist, such as one of our Physiotherapists. This will ensure that the correct treatment is given to get you back to health as soon as possible.

Common Symptoms of Foot, Heel and Ankle Pain

• The bony growth on the heel
• Discolouration (bruising or redness)
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Pain after standing from a resting/sitting position
Some injuries can turn into serious issues if left untreated. Our expert team of physiotherapists at Mount Isa Physiotherapy are well versed to help diagnose and treat your injury or condition in the quickest time possible.