Ankle Pain

Solution Products

• Customised Orthotic footwear
• Cold Packs
• Orthotics Footwear
• Ankle Brace

Overview

Ankle pain refers to any type of pain or discomfort or swelling in your ankles which could be caused by an injury, like a sprain, or by a medical condition, such as arthritis.

Symptoms

• Swelling & Pain after twisting or injuring the ankle area
• Bruising and redness of the ankle area
• Burning pain numbness or tingling,
• Instability, weakness and stiffness

Causes

• Injuries – Sprain, strain, fracture, accidents
• Mal-alignment – Flat feet, high arch, Leg Length Discrepancy
• Medical conditions – Diabetes, hypertension, gout, arthritis
• Nerve damage or injury, such as sciatica
• Blocked blood vessels
• Infection in the joint

Treatment

• I.C.E therapy – resting the ankle by not putting weight on it for a couple of days, icing the area after exercise or when in pain, wrap a bandage or athletic tape around your ankle to compress the injury and elevate your foot to decrease any swelling
• Orthotic correction – Ready to wear or Customised
• Ankle Brace
• Once pain and swelling subsides, selective stretching & strengthening exercises for ankle muscles
• Closed shoes are recommended to support and protect the ankle