Ankle Sprains and Injuries
Is Ankle Sprain Pain Limiting Your Mobility and Daily Activities?
- You anticipated your ankle discomfort to diminish within days or weeks, but it persists.
- Despite trying remedies like heating pads, ice, and home TENS machines, the discomfort persists.
- Temporary relief from massages is followed by a return of discomfort.
- Medical interventions like injections or medications provided short-lived relief.
- Previous attempts at physical therapy failed to alleviate the discomfort.
- You've resorted to avoiding activities that exacerbate the discomfort.
We’re Here to Help You Find Lasting Solutions!
We Address Ankle Sprains and Injuries at P3 Physical Therapy and Performance:
Common Causes of Ankle Sprain Discomfort:
- Impaired Mechanics: Joint stiffness or reduced muscle flexibility restricts range of motion, while weakness and muscle imbalance affect joint stability.
- Injuries: Rapid impact or stress on the tissue leads to injuries.
- Chronic Compensations: Previous injuries or fear of reinjury cause avoidance of certain muscle groups and overuse of others.
P3 Physical Therapy and Performance Approach for Ankle Sprains:
- Break the Pain Cycle: Educate patients, employ manual treatments, and enhance tissue mobility.
- Improve Joint Mechanics: Enhance joint, muscle, and nerve function during daily tasks and specific exercises.
- Strengthening and Endurance: Increase muscle strength, power, and endurance to prevent reinjury.
- Evaluate "Upstream" Causes: Determine if foot pain originates from another region of the body.
Treatments for Ankle Sprains and Injuries at P3 Physical Therapy and Performance
- Reduce Tissue Inflammation through bracing, taping, and massage.
- Enhance Tissue Mobility using instrument-assisted mobilization, cupping, dry needling, and stretching.
- Improve Core, Hip, and Knee Control to reduce abnormal ankle forces.
- Strengthen Calf and Intrinsic Foot Muscles.
- Restore Range of Motion and Joint Nourishment.
- Enhance Balance and Single-Limb Control.
- Progress Plyometric and Functional Activities (jumping, running, cutting, squatting, climbing).
- Improve Aerobic/Endurance Conditioning.
- Discuss Appropriate Footwear Suggestions.
Key Concepts to Understand:
- Tissues Heal: The body is designed to repair itself, but may require assistance transitioning from inflammation to recovery.
- Pain Correlation: Pain may not always correlate with imaging results, highlighting the complexity of ankle sprain issues.
- Soreness Indicators: Soreness post-exercise indicates tissue adaptation and should guide activity levels.
- Return to Activities: With proper education, mechanics, and gradual loading, returning to desired activities is achievable.
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What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About P3 Physical Therapy and Performance in The Verde Valley
- Misty P
Tim is easily the best physical therapist I have ever been to. He takes the time to customize each session to fit your needs. For example, some weeks we did dry needling with estim, some weeks we did massage, and every week we incorporated new exercises and stretches to match my progress. In just six weeks working with Tim, I’ve noticed a huge improvement with an injury I’ve been struggling with for over two years.
- R. Daniels
Dr. Puckett has helped my shoulder mobility greatly improve! As an athlete, “Dr. Tim” was able to understand my physical goals of weight lifting and he came up with an effective plan to relieve painful trigger points, increase flexibility, and gain strength. I’m very grateful for his help!