Foot And Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain are common complaints among athletes, as they’re often disabling when not addressed. Up to 36% of the population struggles with foot pain at some point. At Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC, serving the Denver metropolitan area, highly trained osteopathic sports medicine physician Kevin O’Donnell, DO, and the rest of the team offer holistic, innovative treatments that ease foot and ankle discomfort by accelerating the body’s natural healing response. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today. 

What is foot and ankle pain?

Foot pain and ankle pain stem from diseases or injuries common among athletes. They affect various tissues, including nerves, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or blood vessels in the lower extremities. Symptoms you experience vary based on the cause of the pain and its severity. Treatment at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC eliminates foot and ankle discomfort.

What are the symptoms of foot and ankle injuries?

The symptoms that develop because of a foot or ankle injury might include:

• Bruising
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Reduced range of motion
• Diminished mobility
• Pain
• Redness
• Warmth

Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC pinpoints the root cause of the discomfort to get you back on your feet pain-free. 

What can cause foot and ankle pain?

Potential causes of foot and ankle pain include:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Cuboid syndrome 
• Peroneal tendinitis 
• Arthritis
• Gout 
• Neuropathy 
• Hammertoe 
• Turf toe
• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
• Morton’s neuroma
• Sprains and strains
• Bunions
• Bursitis 
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Raynaud’s syndrome
• Pinched nerve
• Flat feet or high arches
• Infections 
• Poor-fitted shoes
• Overuse

Ways to reduce the risk of foot and ankle injuries include not overtraining, wearing protective and comfortable footwear, warming up and stretching properly, not running on uneven surfaces, and strengthening your feet and ankles. 

However, you can’t eliminate the risk of injury entirely —  especially if you play contact sports. 

How is the cause of foot and ankle pain diagnosed?

Diagnosing the root cause of foot and ankle pain requires a physical exam, a discussion about your medical history and symptoms, blood tests, and X-rays or other imaging procedures. Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC personalizes a plan that maximizes healing.

How is foot and ankle pain treated?

Your Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC specialist may suggest one or more of the following foot and ankle pain treatments:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Heating pads
• Splinting, bracing, or casting
• Orthotics or footwear changes
• Physical therapy 
• Radial shockwave (EPAT)
• Focused shockwave therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy 
• Prolotherapy
• Bone and fat stem cell therapy
• Joint injections
• Medications 

Ease back into physical activity gradually as directed by your Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC expert and call the at office any time with questions.

Schedule an evaluation at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC by phone or request one online today to eliminate foot and ankle pain and get back on your feet.