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Foot & Ankle Injuries
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Foot & Ankle Physiotherapy in Perth

Sprains, tendon pain, plantar fasciitis and more — expert assessment and rehabilitation to get you back on your feet.

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Foot & Ankle Injuries

Foot & Ankle Physiotherapy in Perth

The foot and ankle complex is the foundation of all movement — bearing the entire body's weight through tens of thousands of loading cycles each day. Injuries range from acute lateral ankle sprains (the most common sports injury) to complex overuse tendinopathies and plantar heel pain.

Effective management requires accurate diagnosis of the affected structure, as the treatment approach differs substantially between conditions. An ankle sprain managed without structured rehabilitation has high rates of recurrence and chronic instability.

At Move Physiotherapy, we take foot and ankle injuries seriously — with objective assessment, progressive loading protocols, and VALD force testing to ensure a complete recovery.

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Foot & Ankle Injuries
Foot & Ankle Injuries
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Causes

Common Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat

Lateral ankle sprain — plantarflexion-inversion mechanism, ATFL most commonly
Achilles tendinopathy — overuse, rapid load increase, insufficient calf strength
Plantar fasciitis — overuse, biomechanical factors, footwear
Peroneal tendon injury — lateral ankle instability, eversion strain
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction — progressive flatfoot deformity
Stress fractures — metatarsal, navicular, calcaneus — overuse, training error

Our Approach

The Move Process

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Accurate Diagnosis
Identify the specific injured structure — ligament, tendon, bone, or joint — using clinical assessment and imaging where indicated by Ottawa Rules or clinical suspicion.
02
Acute Management
Load management, taping, bracing, and manual therapy to manage acute pain and facilitate healing without excessive immobilisation.
03
Progressive Loading
Structured rehabilitation targeting the specific tissue — eccentric loading for tendinopathy, balance and proprioception for ankle instability, gradual return to activity.
04
Return to Activity
Sport or activity-specific training, agility work, and criteria-based return — with balance and landing assessment using force plate technology where appropriate.

Why Move Physiotherapy

What sets us apart

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No Sprains Are Minor
We rehabilitate ankle sprains as the significant injuries they are — with structured programmes that reduce the 30-70% recurrence rate seen with inadequate management.
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Force Plate Assessment
Single-leg stability and landing mechanics are assessed objectively for return to sport and high-demand activity decisions.
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Have we met your expectations? If not, we will refund your out-of-pocket expense — no questions asked.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I rest a sprained ankle?+
Brief relative rest (1-3 days) to manage acute swelling is appropriate, but complete immobilisation is not recommended. Early weight-bearing and movement, guided by a physiotherapist, produces faster recovery and better long-term outcomes. Current evidence supports early controlled loading rather than extended rest.
Do ankle sprains need physiotherapy?+
Mild sprains often recover with minimal intervention. However, without structured rehabilitation, 30-70% of people who sprain an ankle develop persistent pain, instability, or recurrent sprains. A short course of physiotherapy significantly reduces this risk by restoring proprioception, balance, and peroneal muscle strength.
What is plantar fasciitis and how is it treated?+
Plantar fasciitis is pain at the insertion of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus, typically worst with the first steps in the morning. It is caused by overload and degeneration of the fascial attachment. Effective treatment includes calf and plantar fascia loading exercises, footwear modification, and load management — not passive treatment or prolonged rest.
Can I run with Achilles tendinopathy?+
In most cases, yes — with appropriate load management. Complete rest from running is rarely necessary and can delay recovery. The key is reducing overall tendon load while implementing a progressive calf strengthening programme.
What is the difference between an ankle sprain and a syndesmotic injury?+
A lateral ankle sprain involves the lateral ligament complex (ATFL, CFL). A syndesmotic injury involves the ligaments binding the tibia and fibula together. Syndesmotic injuries are significantly more serious, take longer to recover, and more likely to require surgical fixation if unstable.

Full Treatment Pathway

Related Services

Effective treatment for foot & ankle injuries often involves more than one service. Explore the approaches we use as part of a complete care pathway.

Sports Physiotherapy

Sport-specific diagnosis, load management, and criteria-based return-to-sport rehabilitation.

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Progressive, gym-based rehabilitation programs that rebuild strength and prevent recurrence.

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