Foot injuries can be painful and limit your ability to perform daily activities and sports. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy in New Jersey, our expert physical therapists can help you recover quickly and safely from foot injuries. We have years of experience in treating foot injuries and use the latest comprehensive techniques and technologies to help you achieve your recovery goals. In operation since 1980, we are a leader in rehabilitative care across the state of New Jersey. With 52 locations, you are never far from high quality care.
Physical Therapy for Foot Injuries
Foot injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse, trauma, and degenerative conditions such as plantar fasciitis. Physical therapy can play a critical role in the management of foot injuries by reducing pain, improving mobility and strength, and preventing future injuries.
One of the most effective physical therapy treatments for foot injuries is therapeutic exercise. Exercise can help improve strength and flexibility in the muscles and ligaments of the foot, which can reduce pain and improve function. Some exercises that can be effective in treating foot injuries include:
- Toe curls: This exercise involves curling your toes and then spreading them apart. You can perform this exercise while seated, with your feet flat on the floor. Start by curling your toes tightly for a few seconds, then release and spread your toes apart as wide as possible. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions. This exercise helps strengthen the muscles in the arch of your foot, which can help improve balance and stability.
- Calf stretches: This exercise involves stretching the muscles in the back of your leg, including the calf muscles. You can perform this exercise by standing facing a wall, with one foot in front of the other. Keep your back leg straight and your heel on the ground, and bend your front knee. You should feel a stretch in the calf of your back leg. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat. This exercise can help reduce strain on the foot and ankle by improving flexibility in the calf muscles.
- Heel raises: This exercise involves standing on your tiptoes and then lowering your heels back to the ground. You can perform this exercise while standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding onto a stable surface for support if needed. Slowly raise up onto your tiptoes as high as you can, then slowly lower your heels back down to the ground. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions. This exercise helps strengthen the muscles in your foot and ankle, which can help improve balance and stability.
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If you are recovering from a foot injury or experiencing foot pain or weakness, contact Twin Boro Physical Therapy about our comprehensive care for foot injuries. You can schedule your first appointment by calling 732.554.0775 or visiting our website.
