Physical Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain in Saratoga & Queensbury
Our feet and ankles carry us around every day, so when they become a source of pain, it can be debilitating. If you’ve recently suffered a foot fracture, ankle injury or had foot or ankle surgery, your doctor may have recommended physical therapy to help aid in your recovery. However, physical therapy can also help if you are experiencing foot or ankle pain from arthritis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other common foot ailments.
Capital Area Physical Therapy provides specialized care for foot and ankle problems to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve your overall quality of life. Our experienced team of foot and ankle physical therapists in Malta, Saratoga Springs, Delmar and Queensbury will work with you to identify the source of your pain and develop a customized treatment plan based on your diagnosis, needs and goals.
Foot & Ankle Problems We Treat
We provide full diagnostic care and physical therapy for a variety of ankle and foot ailments, including:
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neuromas and bunions
- Heel and bone spurs
- Achilles tendon problems
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Claw and hammer toes
- Foot pain from walking or running
Physical Therapy Treatments & Techniques
During your first visit, our physical therapist will talk with you about your foot and ankle pain, assess any swelling, and perform a physical evaluation of your gait, strength, flexibility and range of motion in order to identify areas that need attention or monitoring. We’ll work with you to set functional, achievable goals for your treatment, and teach you specific foot and ankle exercises you can start performing at home.
Follow-up treatment sessions will typically include 5-10 minutes of low impact activity, like walking or riding a stationary bike, followed by targeted stretching and strengthening exercises for your foot and ankle, as well as exercises to support your hips and knees. Depending on your condition, we may also use heat and cold modalities, hands-on manual therapy and massage, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation, and suggest ankle bracing or orthopedic shoe inserts.
Schedule a PT Appointment in Saratoga, Malta, Delmar or Queensbury
If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, physical therapy can often help reduce pain and mobility without the need for narcotics or surgery. To schedule your evaluation and get started on the path to a pain-free life, call Capital Area Physical Therapy at (518) 289-5242. We have physical therapy offices in Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, Malta and Delmar.