Ankle physical therapy utilizes specific modalities, stretches, and exercises that target the main issues causing the ankle pain or discomfort, to ultimately repair and return your ankles back to normal functionality. By using an advanced physical therapy for ankles treatment plan, our physical therapists in Brooklyn will be able to help you focus on the following: restoring alignment, exercises, stretching, and teaching you how to continue caring for your ankles at home. While everyone's case is unique, so will be there treatment plan. However, ankle physical therapy has successfully proven time and again to be one of the most efficient and effective means of treating common ankle injuries.

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment and stability, range of motion, and strength training?

Alignment & Stability: When you learn about proper form, utilize prescribed physical therapy stretches and exercises, and pay attention to your movements, you will ultimately be able to improve your stability.

Range of Motion: You won’t be able to completely heal without focusing on restoring your range of motion. My team and I can help you regain mobility in your ankles through range of motion related ankle physical therapy exercises.

Strength Training: If you’ve had an accident or injury involving your ankle you will need to rebuild the strength in the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments to complete every day activities.

How can ankle stretches and ankle exercises help my ankle injury?

• They can help to stabilize the entire ankle and supporting muscles and tendons.
• Promote better ankle, leg, and foot alignment
• Allows for mobilization of any stiff muscles
• Improvement of posture
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving pain
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved ankle functionality
• Increase in range of motion

If you decide to work with an ankle physical therapist to help correct your ankle issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different ankle PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized ankle physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your ankle PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can You Benefit from Ankle Physical Therapy?

This method of physical therapy can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from ankle pain and irritation that is often associated with an ankle injury may benefit from ankle physical therapy exercises.

Other Ankle Physical Therapy Treatments

Ankle physical therapy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for common ankle injuries and ankle surgeries. However, depending on the severity of your case, bracing or surgery may be recommended. With bracing, you will wear a brace to stop your ankle from twisting any further. If you have a very severe ankle injury then your doctor may recommend a surgery to correct the issue.

Should I consider ankle physical therapy?

Chronic Pain: If you or your child is currently suffering from chronic ankle pain, then you could benefit from ankle physical therapy exercises and manual therapy.

With ankle physical therapy the main goal is to prevent your ankle from continuing to decline even more. This noninvasive method has been proven to prevent injury, as well as improve alignment and mobility of the ankle and supporting muscles and tendons. If you or someone you care about is suffering from ankle pain or an ankle injury, then ankle physical therapy may be the perfect option. To learn more about physical therapy for your ankles, or to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.