Foot and Ankle Physical Therapy
Every step you take places up to three times your body weight on your feet and ankles. When a disorder or injury disrupts this complex system of 26 bones and dozens of joints, it impacts your entire mobility. At Richmond Physical Therapy Rehabilitation, we specialize in advanced, evidence-based physical therapy for a comprehensive range of foot and ankle disorders.
Our goal is simple: eliminate your pain, restore your normal gait, and get you back on your feet with confidence.
Common Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat
You don't have to live with chronic foot or ankle pain. Our specialized physical therapists provide targeted rehabilitation for conditions including:
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Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain: Treating chronic heel strikes and morning foot stiffness by addressing calf tightness and plantar fascia inflammation.
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Ankle Sprains & Chronic Instability: Rebuilding lateral ligament strength and joint proprioception (balance) after inversion injuries to prevent recurrent sprains.
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Achilles Tendonitis & Tendinopathy: Managing load tolerance, eccentric strengthening, and tissue healing for acute or chronic heel tendon pain.
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Bunions & Toe Deformities: Improving foot mechanics and joint mobility to reduce pressure points and delay or avoid surgical intervention.
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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Comprehensive recovery protocols following ankle fractures, ligament reconstructions, or tendon repairs.
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Arthritis & Joint Stiffness: Restoring range of motion and customizing low-impact strategies for osteoarthritic ankles and feet.
Our Approach: Advanced Foot & Ankle Biomechanics
We do not just treat your symptoms; we locate the root cause of your foot dysfunction. Often, foot and ankle pain stems from weaknesses in the knee, hip, or core.
Our diagnostic and treatment framework includes:
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Gait Analysis: Evaluating how your foot strikes the ground and how your entire lower kinetic chain moves during walking or running.
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Targeted Manual Therapy: Utilizing joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques to reduce stiffness and improve joint mechanics.
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Custom Footwear & Orthotic Recommendations: Analyzing your current shoes and advising on modifications, bracing, or orthotics to properly support your arches.
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Proprioceptive (Balance) Retraining: Training the nerve receptors in your ankle to prevent rolled ankles and improve stability on uneven surfaces.
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