Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

We are a couple of months into the New Year, and many people made resolutions to lose weight or get back into shape. If you were one of these people, you may be running on a treadmill or out on the street trying to improve your health and maintain your weight. One of the most common problems that runners encounter is ankle pain. Many runners feel ankle pain while running, while others may feel the pain after completing the workout regimen. If you are experiencing ankle pain during or after a run, you may be wondering why you feel it, how you can treat it, and if and when it warrants a trip to the doctors. Here's everything you need to know.  

There are many different kinds of ankle injuries – all of which are defined by the kind of tissue that is damaged; Bone, ligament or tendon.

Ankle pain is one of the most common complaints we treat here at Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists. From complex sprains to simple overuse, your ankles can suffer from one of dozens of different problems that all result in pain. Thankfully, all these causes tend to respond well to the same basic treatments too. In addition to resting the ankle and following any treatment plans we recommend, try these tips for relieving minor ankle pain on your own.

An ankle sprain is a common injury that can affect patients of any age. Below is some basic information about ankle sprains and how they can affect you. 

We understand that, after an injury, our demand will want us to go out and seize the day. Truthfully, the recovery process does not end after the splint or brace is taken off. You must take into consideration how inactive your muscles and joints have been during this long healing process. Going to physical therapy will allow your affected limbs to be nursed back to health and trained to handle the real world once again. Advanced procedures like ultrasound or electrical stimulation may also be used to rapidly increase the rate of recovery.

There are many different kinds of ankle injuries – all of which are defined by the kind of tissue that is damaged; Bone, ligament or tendon.