One Life Physiotherapy, Pilates and Coaching

Physiotherapy for Foot and Ankle Pain

Most ankle sprains are mild and recover within a few weeks, but severe sprains can take up to three months. Rehabilitation gets you back to sport and prevents re-injury by building strength and balance specific to your activity.

What does a consultation involve?

  • A detailed history of your problem, activities and general health
  • A physical assessment, for which you may need to remove some outer clothing (a chaperone is available on request)
  • A tailored management plan for your condition
  • Referral for further investigations or specialist assessment if needed, liaising with your GP where required

Lateral ligament sprains

The most common ankle injury: rolling the ankle inwards on uneven ground or an awkward landing, damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle, with pain, swelling or bruising around the lateral malleolus.

See a physiotherapist this week