How can physical therapists help me when I feel ankle pain that’s left me unable to walk?

Ankle Pain Unable to Walk

If you suffer from ankle pain so intense that you’re unable to walk, then you should consider professional treatment. Your ankle is a complex structure, and there are many different conditions that can cause intense ankle pain. Physical therapists can evaluate the severity of your ankle condition. Then they can recommend the appropriate treatment for you.

Do you suffer from ankle pain that’s made you unable to walk? If so, physical therapy is an effective and natural way to treat ankle pain and get you back on your feet. 

Physical therapy treatments for ankle pain

Depending on the cause of your ankle pain, a physical therapist may recommend a combination of techniques. Here are a few common techniques used in physical therapy for treating ankle pain:

  • Joint mobilization — This technique is a kind of manual therapy. If you’re suffering from ankle pain, you may also experience stiffness and restricted mobility. Joint mobilization involves loosening the ankle joint with manual manipulation. The ankle joint is moved in a specialized manner that can reduce tension and may decrease pain. This technique can make it less painful for you to start walking again.
  • Electrical stimulation — This technique is a safe approach to pain management and is never intended to cause pain itself. Electrical stimulation involves adhesive electrodes that are attached to the affected area. It works by inducing a natural pain reduction effect through stimulating sensory nerves around the painful area.

Whatcom Physical Therapy is ready to provide you ankle pain relief 

If you’re experiencing ankle pain that’s left you unable to walk, then physical therapy can help. Our team at Whatcom Physical Therapy is experts in treating painful ankle conditions. We are confident that we can provide you with safe and effective treatments to relieve your ankle pain. We can build you a personalized treatment plan that can target the underlying cause of your ankle pain and get you back on your feet.

Contact our team today for more information about severe ankle pain or to schedule an initial appointment.