What We Do
Solidus Health & Strength makes taking care of your body easy. Our expert therapists provide hands-on manual therapy and corrective exercises to keep you feeling better, longer.
Our expert therapists are here to help you feel your best live pain free recover from injuries
Your ankles and feet are constantly in use, so it is essential to seek treatment for an injury as soon as possible. Injuries usually happen due to sudden trauma, such as a fall or sports injury. However, they can also develop over time due to repetitive use or poor biomechanics.
At Solidus, we take a holistic approach to foot and ankle injuries. After assessing your injury, our foot and ankle physios in Melbourne then develop a treatment plan tailored for your injury and lifestyle. Our treatments may include manual therapy, ice therapy, compression, and specific exercises to increase strength, stability, and range of motion.
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Your feet and ankles are made from a series of small, interconnected bones supported by ligaments and muscles. These structures are essential for movement and stability and can be injured through trauma or overuse. As a result, common injuries we treat include ankle sprains and fractures, foot bone fractures, Plantar Fasciitis, and Achilles Tendonitis.
Our foot and ankle physiotherapists in Melbourne will perform a detailed examination of your ankle and foot, including movement analysis and other manual tests. We will also ask what activity you were doing when the injury occurred and any additional pertinent information.
EXPERT THERAPISTS THAT UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS
Our therapists are all licensed health care professionals who can diagnose what your body is telling you and provide treatment to help reduce pain, correct posture, decrease tension, and improve the way you move.
Meet the TeamAt Solidus, we believe that early intervention is key to a successful treatment outcome. Rehab plans typically involve massage, stretching, and joint mobilisation exercises to restore function, reduce pain and improve mobility. We’ll also prescribe an exercise program to strengthen the muscles and ligaments around your ankle and foot.
In addition to manual therapy, compression and ice therapy may also help reduce inflammation and pain. By assessing the root of the problem, we can focus on the bigger picture and apply several evidence-based techniques to accelerate your recovery.
While relieving pain and restoring function is paramount, we also make you more resilient to future injury. Our Melbourne foot and ankle physios will educate you on how to move and exercise safely, so you can continue to do the things you love, injury-free.
We’ll also provide exercises that supplement your current training regime to help improve overall stability and movement patterns. As a result, your supporting muscles will be stronger, enhancing your stability, balance and helping you become an overall better athlete.
In addition to foot and ankle physiotherapy, Solidus also offers treatment for a range of other injuries in Melbourne. Our team of experienced therapists specialise in helping you recover from:
Knee Pain: Improve mobility and become more injury resilient with physiotherapy
Shoulder Pain: Recover from rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, and other shoulder injuries with manual therapy and massage
Back Pain: Relieve pain and improve function with posture correction and strengthening exercises
Wrist Pain – Restore function and move pain-free with physiotherapy
Neck Pain – Relieve tension headaches and improve range of motion with physiotherapy
Foot & Ankle Physio Near Me
Our clinics are located in Clayton and Noble Park. If you're ready to elevate your body, click on the location that's closest to you, and we'll see you in our clinic soon.
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FAQs
Is physiotherapy good for ankle pain?
Physiotherapy is a tried and tested treatment that helps rehabilitate ankle pain. In fact, ankle pain is one of the most common injuries that we see in our clinic. Our foot and ankle physiotherapists help relieve chronic and acute pain through manual therapy, ice therapy, compression, and prescribed exercises.
What does a torn ligament in the ankle feel like?
If you’re worried you may have a torn ligament in your ankle, it is important to seek medical attention. Some common symptoms of a torn ligament include a sudden shooting pain and swelling and bruising around the ankle. If the injury is on the lower part of the ankle, the bruising may extend to your foot and toes.
Can I still do my sport with an ankle injury?
While active recovery and incorporating certain exercises can aid you in recovering, your foot or ankle will still need adequate time to rest and heal. Depending on your injury’s severity, you may need anywhere from a few days to a few weeks off from your sport.
Can physio help swollen ankles?
By accelerating the healing process, a physio can help to reduce swelling around the ankle. Manual therapy, ice therapy, and compression are all used to help reduce inflammation and pain. Rest assured, our physios in Melbourne are highly experienced in helping to subside swelling and get you back on your feet as soon as possible.
Does physiotherapy help with foot pain?
Once we’ve determined your underlying problem, we’ll provide a comprehensive treatment plan to kick-start your recovery. Treatments involve advice on new footwear and changing activities, manual therapy, ice treatment, compression, and strengthening exercises. Our foot and ankle physios have a wealth of experience in treating foot and ankle pain, practising only evidence-based techniques that work.
How long does physical therapy take for ankle injuries?
Our treatment plan will generally last 6 to 8 weeks if you’ve suffered from a broken ankle. However, this timeline may vary depending on your rate of progression and injury severity. In any case, our physios will work closely with you and make the necessary adjustments to ensure a safe and speedy recovery.
Why choose Solidus?
At Solidus, we pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of foot and ankle physiotherapy. Our team of experienced physiotherapists specialises in helping people return to their sport or daily activities, offering a range of services to facilitate your recovery. Services we typically recommend include dry needling, myotherapy and physiotherapy.
If you’re suffering from ankle or foot pain, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’ll help you get back on track!
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