Have you ever thought about how easy it is to develop ankle pain? Ankle injuries or conditions can develop while you’re working, playing sports or just doing something in your free time.
The fact that ankle pain can develop almost anywhere in almost anyone is likely one reason the issues that cause it are so common. Let’s take ankle sprains as an example. Medical experts report that up to 40% of all sports injuries are ankle sprains. A 2019 work injury study found that ankle injuries accounted for nearly 6% of all work injuries. These injuries also lead to the third-highest average number of workdays lost at 11.
Now you know that it’s not uncommon if you do develop ankle pain. The question that remains is, “How can I treat my ankle pain?” That is where physical therapy comes in.
Three reasons Missouri residents should choose physical therapy for their ankle pain
Some people may choose not to have physical therapy for ankle sprains and other sources of ankle pain. However, there are many reasons Missouri residents should turn to physical therapy for their ankle pain. Some of these reasons include the fact that:
- Physical therapy is done by physical therapists — This statement seems obvious, but it’s true. It’s also much more important than you might think. Why? Physical therapists are specifically trained to address musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. This is precisely the category that many ankle issues fall into.
- It can ease pain — One common recovery goal is to reduce pain. Fortunately, medical studies show that the right combination of physical therapy techniques can help. One example is an ankle sprain study where patients received a combo of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. That study found that these patients had a 70% reduction in their pain after four weeks. Six months after starting treatment their pain had been reduced by 92%.
- Physical therapists can help identify and address underlying causes — Often, ankle injuries are preceded by underlying issues like joint instability. Such issues can continue to cause problems even after an injury heals if they aren’t caught. Physical therapists will do their best to identify any underlying injury causes. That’s one of the key features of the comprehensive physical evaluation they perform for every patient. Your physical therapist can also build you a treatment plan designed to address both your injury and any of its underlying causes. Doing this can reduce your risk of future ankle injuries and pain.
Missouri residents can find effective physical therapy for ankle pain at Excel PT
Missouri residents can count on Excel Sports & Physical Therapy for ankle pain treatment. Our physical therapists offer free screenings intended to pinpoint the issue you have and any of its underlying causes. Additionally, we excel at building personalized physical therapy plans designed to reduce pain and improve your ability to move normally.
Contact our team today for more information about what we can do for your ankle pain or to schedule an initial appointment to start addressing your pain.
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