There are many possible causes of your pain. Below are a few of those. Click on the condition you would like to learn more about.
You could have a Broken foot or Stress fracture in your foot if you have bruising, swelling or pain that seems to be located over a bone in your foot. It’s recommended that you have a visit from a doctor of physical therapy to guide your healing process and make sure you don’t make your injury worse and prolong your healing.
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If you are experiencing sudden swelling and pain at a joint-line in your foot, you could be suffering from Gout. Physical therapy can help you to manage your symptoms.
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The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and supports the arch. You could have plantar fasciitis if your pain is worse in the morning, while walking barefoot, running, or if you have a painful arch or heel. These symptoms alone may not be enough to diagnose you, so it’s recommended you make an appointment with a doctor of physical therapy to confirm and help you alleviate your symptoms.
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If you roll your ankle you can stretch or tear the ligaments that help hold your ankle bones in place. This is a sprained ankle and the severity of the sprain determines whether you have stretched or torn a ligament.
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A sign that you have an inflamed Achilles tendon, or tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis), is pain in your lower calf, near the back of your heel. It’s a common injury that makes the tendon and leg swell. The tendon can also stretch or tear. If you tear the tendon from the bone completely, you would have an Achilles tendon rupture. Tendonitis usually comes from overuse but may also come from an explosive movement.
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