Overview
Foot and ankle pain can develop from sporting activity, running, walking, sudden injury or gradual strain through the joints, ligaments and muscles of the foot and ankle. Many people experience pain around the ankle, heel or arch of the foot, stiffness with movement, or discomfort when walking, running or standing for longer periods.
We assess how your feet, ankles, knees and surrounding muscles are functioning together to help identify possible contributing factors to your symptoms.
Why People Seek Treatment
- Foot or ankle pain with walking or running
- Ankle sprains or ligament irritation
- Heel pain or discomfort through the arch of the foot
- Stiffness or instability in the ankle joint
- Pain after sport, exercise or prolonged standing
- Reduced ankle mobility or difficulty with daily activities
- Pain following a tendon-based injury, acute or chronic
How We Can Help
Treatment is tailored to your sensitivity and the underlying drivers of your foot or ankle pain, and may include techniques aimed at improving movement through the ankle joint and surrounding foot structures while reducing tension in supporting muscles — dry needling, gentle mobilisation, soft tissue release and practical strategies to help you manage symptoms.
Rehabilitation may also involve exercises aimed at improving ankle stability, foot strength and movement control to support recovery. If your symptoms involve skin irritation, infection, significant nail bed concerns or other foot care issues, we may recommend assessment with a podiatrist, who is well placed to provide specialised foot care and management.
Goals for Treatment
- Reducing foot or ankle pain, stiffness or instability
- Offers non-medication-based pain management
- Improving ankle mobility and foot movement
- Identifying walking, running or loading factors contributing to symptoms
- Supporting ankle stability and surrounding muscle strength
- Building strategies for long-term self-management and rehabilitation
Treatment may include: dry needling, joint mobilisation, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue massage, stretching and movement-based rehabilitation.
Ready to get some answers?
Our practitioners see patients from Flinders, Red Hill, Merricks, Balnarring, Somers and across the Mornington Peninsula. Same-week appointments are usually available.