Page 17 - January Phonebox Magazine 2012

Physiotherapy for Ankle Problems:
Putting Your Best Foot Forward in 2012
Happy New Year to you all and wishing you a healthy 2012.
I am Eileen Lewis, I have a Bsc in Physiotherapy and also am a qualified Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. This month I am going to discuss foot and ankle problems.
The foot is very complex consisting of many bones and ligaments, tendons and muscles. The ankle joint is the articulation between the shin-bone, (Tibia) and the Talus. There are many more joints between all of the bones in the foot. All of these are vital as we walk or run over the ground, which is often uneven and
requires the ankle and foot to move and adjust
to take up the underlying surface and allow us to keep our balance. The surrounding muscles as a result must be strong and work in unison to provide coordination, balance and strength around the foot and ankle. If this is not the case then we are prone to many musculoskeletal problems: ankle and foot sprains, tendinopathy’s (eg Achiilles), Shin Splints, Plantar fasciitis (pain under the foot) to name but a few. Physiotherapy is useful in treating these conditions by mobilizing stiff joints, prescribing strength and balance exercises, soft tissue massage type treatment to stretch out tight muscles and fascia, taping to stabilize joints and facilitate muscles and ultrasound or acupuncture to settle inflammation and pain.
So if you have an acute or chronic ankle or foot problem give me a call on 01234 881400 or 07717 004361 and I will be happy to help. Also you may want to look at my website www.bedfordphysio.co.uk
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