Ankle pain

Ankle pain refers to any kind of pain or discomfort affecting any part of the ankle. Quote: “A simple ankle sprain can become a chronic problem”

Causes

• Poor foot posture
• Overuse
• Incorrect footwear
• Sudden increase intensity of exercise activity
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Reactive arthritis
• Oedema
• Ill-fitted footwear
• Injury

Symptoms & Identification

• Pain in ankle and heel, or nearby.
• Increased pain after during and after exercise
• Pain in the arch of the foot.
• Difficulty moving, walking, or putting weight on feet
• Swelling after rest

Care & Treatment

At Home podiatry there are a range of treatments that can help relieve symptoms and reduce flare-ups. The choice of treatment will often depend on the patient’s severity of pain.