Ankle Pain Physiotherapy Glenelg
ANKLE PAIN AFFECTING YOUR WALKING, RUNNING OR SPORT?
Ankle pain can make walking, running, training and sport difficult. Whether your symptoms started after an ankle sprain or have developed gradually over time, understanding what is contributing to your pain is an important step towards returning to normal activity.
At Rebuild Physio Glenelg, our physiotherapists assess and treat a range of ankle and foot injuries. We combine individualised physiotherapy treatment with exercise rehabilitation and progressive strengthening to help you recover and return to the activities that matter to you.
Physiotherapy for ankle Pain
Ankle pain can develop following an acute injury, such as rolling your ankle during sport, or gradually due to changes in running, training or everyday activity.
A physiotherapy assessment can help identify which structures may be contributing to your symptoms as well as factors such as strength, mobility, balance and training load.
Treatment will depend on your individual presentation and may include hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, progressive strengthening, balance training and advice around returning to activity.
Common Ankle Conditions We Treat
Our physiotherapists in Glenelg commonly assess and manage:
Lateral ankle sprains
Recurrent ankle sprains
Ankle instability
Achilles tendinopathy
Calf and Achilles injuries
Running-related ankle pain
Ankle impingement
Syndesmosis or high ankle sprains
Ankle stiffness following injury
Sporting injuries
Tendon-related ankle pain
Rehabilitation following ankle fractures or surgery
You don’t need to know exactly what is causing your ankle pain before booking. Your physiotherapist can assess the ankle and help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Ankle Sprain Physiotherapy
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting and recreational injuries and often occur when the ankle suddenly rolls or twists.
Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, reduced movement and difficulty walking or running.
While many ankle sprains improve with time, appropriate rehabilitation can be important for restoring strength, movement, balance and confidence.
Rehabilitation may involve progressive strengthening, balance and proprioception exercises, hopping, running and eventually sport-specific movements where appropriate.
Recurrent Ankle Sprains and Instability
Some people continue to experience repeated ankle sprains or a feeling that their ankle is unstable after an initial injury.
This can occur when strength, balance, movement or confidence have not fully recovered.
Physiotherapy can assess these areas and develop a progressive rehabilitation program designed to improve ankle function and reduce the risk of further injury.
Ankle Pain in Runners and Athletes
Running and sport place significant demands on the ankle and surrounding muscles and tendons.
Ankle symptoms can sometimes develop following increases in running distance, intensity, sporting load or changes in training.
For runners and athletes, rehabilitation may include:
Calf and lower-limb strengthening
Balance and stability exercises
Plyometric exercises
Running progression
Change-of-direction training
Sport-specific rehabilitation
Advice around training load
Our goal is not simply to settle your symptoms, but to progressively prepare your ankle for the demands of the activity you want to return to.
How We Assess Ankle Pain
Your initial physiotherapy appointment will usually involve discussing how your symptoms started, what aggravates them and what activities you want to return to.
Your physiotherapist may assess:
Ankle movement
Strength
Calf function
Balance and stability
Walking and running where appropriate
Hopping and other functional movements
The foot, knee and surrounding lower limb
Your current training or activity load
From there, we can explain our findings and develop an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Ankle Pain Treatment at Rebuild Physio Glenelg
Treatment will depend on your injury, symptoms and goals.
Your physiotherapy management may include:
Manual therapy
Ankle mobility exercises
Progressive strengthening
Calf strengthening
Balance and proprioception exercises
Taping where appropriate
Running rehabilitation
Plyometric and sporting rehabilitation
Advice on modifying activity or training
Education and self-management strategies
For sporting injuries, rehabilitation can progress towards running, jumping and change-of-direction activities before returning to full sport.
When Should You See a Physiotherapist for Ankle Pain?
Consider having your ankle assessed if your symptoms are:
Making walking difficult
Preventing you from running or playing sport
Persisting after an ankle sprain
Associated with ongoing swelling or stiffness
Repeatedly returning
Making the ankle feel unstable or unreliable
Limiting gym training or everyday activities
Preventing you from returning to your normal level of activity
If you have experienced significant trauma, cannot weight-bear or are concerned about a fracture or serious injury, further medical assessment or imaging may also be appropriate.
Ankle Pain Physiotherapy in Glenelg, Adelaide
Rebuild Physio is located in Glenelg, South Australia, and provides physiotherapy for ankle injuries and ankle pain for people from Glenelg and surrounding Adelaide suburbs.
Whether you are recovering from an ankle sprain, experiencing persistent ankle pain or trying to return to running or sport, our physiotherapists can assess your injury and develop a rehabilitation plan based on your individual goals.
Book an Ankle Pain Assessment
If ankle pain is limiting your walking, running, training or sport, book an appointment with Rebuild Physio Glenelg.
We’ll assess your ankle, explain what may be contributing to your symptoms and develop an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan to help you return to the activities that matter to you.
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1 Nile St Glenelg, South Australia
Physiotherapists who will get you back on your feet!
Rebuild Physio provides professional and effective physiotherapy treatments perfect for residents in Glenelg and the surrounding areas, including:
- Brighton
- Glenelg
- Henley Beach
- Lockleys
- Marion
- Novar Gardens
- Plympton
- Seacliff
- Somerton Park
- West Beach
where to find us
1 Nile St Glenelg, South Australia
Phone 0408 085 931
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 7am – 7pm
Friday, 7am – 6pm
Saturday, 8am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed
