The foot and ankle region of the body is a unique anatomical structure. Many bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles contribute to the passive and active stability and function of this region.
The foot and ankle has two functions: weight-bearing and locomotive. It has to be able to support the body weight and propel the body. At the same time, the foot and ankle adapts to the environment.
Signs and symptoms of injury are more often observed in the ankle and foot region, but can radiate up into the upper and lower leg.
Signs and symptoms in the ankle and foot can be misleading as the cause may be coming from other bodily sources. For example, the lumbar spine and knee can directly produce the signs and symptoms in the ankle and foot.
Further, a change in body position or posture, e.g. using crutches, can cause compensatory
signs and symptoms in the body.
A careful physical therapy assessment will need to be performed to determine the exact cause and location of the signs and symptoms.
Our physical therapists will assess your condition and design the correct treatment plan. Duffy & Bracken Physical Therapy, Wellness and Fitness takes patients beyond therapy. With our reknowned physical therapists and musculoskeletal experts we analyze the cause of your pain, fix and design programs to prevent it from coming back. Our various aftercare programs can build long lasting functional skills. Not only does it improve performance in sport and in life, but it keeps patients pain free and prevents future injuries, surgeries and arthritis.
We've assessed and treated many diagnoses, including:
- Sprains/strains
- Fracture-traumatic/stress
- Plantarfasciitis
- Achilles strain/tear
- Shin splints
- Neuroma
- Capsulitis
- Suceck's atropy-RSD
- Foot deformities
- Metatarsalgia
- Arthritis
- Synovitis
Further, should deformities require orthotic prescription, a referral to an appropriate physician or podiatrist will be advised.
A personalized home exercise program will be advised and instructed. Your doctor can provide you with a prescription for our specialized services.
You have the right to see any physical therapist. You can see a physical therapist for 30 days or 10 treatments, which ever comes first. After that a referral to Duffy & Bracken Physical Therapy can be obtained from your doctor. Please advise your doctor of our services if you have a doctor. We can also recommend a doctor to you when and if needed.
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