Ankle pain can be caused by many different things including pressure and stress of the joint itself or from secondary sources such as hip or foot instability.
To determine exactly what is the underlying cause to your ankle pain it is beneficial to get an assessment from a registered practitioner that has the ability to work on extremities. Luckily our chiropractors at The Melbourne Chiropractor have the knowledge as sports chiropractors to work on such concerns including footwear and how that can affect you longterm!
By examining the ankle and figuring out the limitations of the joint and surrounding musculature our chiropractors are able to use various techniques to help alleviate tension and pressure in the area.
Treatments can include
– Ankle/Foot Joint Mobilisation
– Shockwave/Ultrasound
– Pelvic Blocks
If you are someone that is suffering from ankle pain, you can book online with one of our chiropractors and take the first step to getting your ankle back pain free!
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Plantar fasciitis is a common foot complaint that affects a persons heel. Symptoms involve a stabbing pain/stiffness at the heel or sole of the foot. Pain is generally worse first thing in the morning and after exercise but not during it. Pain can also be triggered by long periods of standing or getting up from long periods of sitting
Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia is affected. The plantar fascia is a connective tissue that runs under the foot and serves the purpose of supporting the arch and acting as a shock absorber to weight bearing activities
Plantar fasciitis occurs due to overload on the tissue, leading to degeneration and subsequent pain. 
Those at greatest risk are individuals over the age of 40, athletic individuals [particularly runners], obese/overweight individuals and those with structural foot issues [flat feet/high arches’]
Treatment involves rest, ice, load management, medications and physical therapy. Physical therapy will primarily look at strengthening up the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the feet and lower leg. Insoles may also help however surgery is rarely required and often a last resort
Here are some exercises that may help speed up your recovery process
Heel raise [Toes dorsiflexed]
Towel toe curls
Plantar Fascia stretch
Remember to consult a health care professional before commencing these exercises 
Patella Tendinopathy (also known as Jumpers knee) is an overuse injury affecting the knee. This injury effects the patella tendon that attaches your patella [knee cap] to the tibial tuberosity of the tibia [shin bone]. The role of the Patella tendon is to transmit the force of the quadriceps muscles as the knee extends
Symptoms of patella Tendinopathy include pain & tenderness at the Patella tendon, pain that is made worse with jumping & running, stiffness of the tendon in the morning, and thickening of the tendon relative to the unaffected side
It is often caused by a sudden increase in physical activity, training on poor surfaces, decreased flexibility of quadriceps and hamstring musculature and poor biomechanics of the lower limb [hip, knee and foot control]
Early stage rehab will include isometric and eccentric loading of the tendon to improve its integrity whilst managing pain levels
Here are some simple exercises that can assist in your recovery during its early stage
Isometric wall squat
