Ankle Physical Therapy Idaho Falls

How Can an Ankle Physical Therapist Help?

Your Idaho Falls physical therapist can assist with many different ankle issues, such as sprains, strains, heel pain or spurs, fractures, shin splints, tendonitis, ankle surgeries or replacements, or sports-related injuries. Through various treatment options and strengthening plans, our physical therapists know the ways that your ankle can be rehabilitated in a timely manner.

Increase Range of Motion

Returning your ankle to its former and normal range of motion is a priority that your physical therapist will work closely with you to achieve. Injuries and conditions can impact and limit your motion, so it is important to be seen soon after you have experienced any unfavorable symptoms in order to start the recovery process as soon as possible. Various exercises and stretches will be used to gently move and strengthen your ankle so that your range of motion can be properly restored.

Improve Ankle Strength 

Weakness is prone to overcome an ankle that has been injured or compromised, and building up your ankle strength will aid in being able to stand, walk, and run, effectively again. Strength building helps to speed up the recovery process and will also reduce the risk of getting injured again. Strong ankle muscles and joints are less likely to be hurt or damaged again. At Pick PT, we know the safe and effective way to build your ankle strength no matter what condition you are in.

Work on Flexibility

After an injury or an affected ankle condition, the muscles around your ankle may feel tight or stiff – which might make it difficult to move. Your physical therapist can help to improve the flexibility around your ankle through various gentle stretches to relieve the tightness you are experiencing. They will also teach you how to do some of the stretches on your own so you are able to find some relief and work towards your recovery while you are at home as well.

Build Balance and Endurance

Being unable to participate in physical activities can really put your ankle out, and building up its endurance is what will help you get back out there participating in doing what you love. Physical therapy will help you to build up your ankles’ balance and endurance so that you are able to do physical activities again without weakness or pain. Regaining your balance and endurance in your ankle is a clear sign that your rehabilitation process is working.