Foot physical therapy utilizes specific modalities, stretches, and exercises that will target the issues causing the foot pain or discomfort, repairing your foot or feet back to normal functionality. By using physical therapy for feet our physical therapists in Brooklyn will focus on the following: restoring alignment, exercises, stretching, and teaching you how to continue caring for your feet at home. While everyone's case is different, there is no set cure for foot injuries. However, foot physical therapy has successfully proven time and again to be one of the most efficient and effective means of treating common foot 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 and pay attention to your movements, you will be able to improve 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 hand through range of motion related hand therapy exercises.

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

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

• They can help to stabilize the entire foot 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 a foot physical therapist to help correct your foot or feet issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different foot PT sessions, that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized foot physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your foot PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can You Benefit from Foot Physical Therapy?

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

Other Foot Physical Therapy Treatments

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

Should I consider foot physical therapy?

Chronic Foot Pain or AnklePain: If you or your child has chronic pain they may benefit from physical therapy exercises and manual therapy.

With foot physical therapy the main goal is to prevent your foot and 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 foot pain or a foot injury, then foot physical therapy may be the perfect option. To learn more about physical therapy for feet, or to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.