Plantar Fascia Institute of MN
OrthoRehab has its own specialty clinic that focuses on foot and ankle injuries – Plantar Fascia Institute of MN. Please click on the link below to go to their foot/ankle focused website to further explore your pain:
The Ankle & Foot
The ankle / foot is a very intricate complex. There are a total of 28 bones and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The foot needs to be strong and stable to support us while at the same time flexible enough to allow for multi-planar movements like walking, running, jumping, etc. The ankle sustains the greatest load per surface area of any joint in the body. It has been found that the foot/ankle absorbs 120% of your body weight when walking and up to 275% during running. Because of the complexity of the foot and ankle, it is a common site for sprains, strains, tendinitis, tears, fractures, fallen arches, bunions, and many more.
We will begin with an evaluation of the foot/ankle to assess the structural anatomy, static stability, dynamic stability, joint and/or soft tissue restrictions, muscle imbalances, and gait abnormalities. Once the problem(s) have been identified, we will utilize manual therapy and/or modalities to address acute impairments and pain. At the same time, we will provide you with exercises to address the impairments to help improve strength, flexibility, and normalize walking. If you desire to return to a specific activity, we will help you achieve that goal.
Foot & Ankle Conditions
- Accessory Navicular
- Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Calcaneal Bone Bruise
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Fat Pat Atrophy
- Foot Fracture
- Hammer Toes
- Haglund’s Deformity
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Muscle Strains
- Nerve Entrapments
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Peroneal Tendinitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
- Retrocalcaneal Bone Bruise
- Tarsel Tunnel Syndrome
- Turf Toe
Twin Cities Ankle & Foot Physical Therapy
If you are experiencing any of these conditions or injuries, contact us today to set up your appointment with a Minnesota physical therapist. We have physical therapy clinics located in Minneapolis and Edina.
