Ankle Rehabilitation

The ankles are an important structure of the body, they help provide the support necessary to carry your weight and walk around. When something goes wrong with your ankles it can be painful and debilitating - you may experience pain, swelling, stiffness and even immobility. There are many factors that can cause ankle pain; arthritis, fractures, injury to your Achilles tendon, and bursitis to name a few. Even a simple sprained ankle, if not handled properly, can result in life-long problems.

While initial treatment may just include rest, ice and elevation, hiring the right physical therapist can be important for your recovery and rehabilitation. It’s important to seek treatment right away. If you don’t get the proper care, it could result in further damage up the leg and into the lower back creating complications. Rehabilitation exercises are key to ensure the ankle heals properly and that reinjury doesn’t occur.

Physical therapists can use a wide arrange of therapy to help you heal. Massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold and heat treatment, laser therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, are just a few examples. Your therapist will combine the most effective forms of treatment for you to help you reduce pain and increase function and mobility. If you are experiencing pain or functional difficulties in your ankles, Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy can help you. Don’t delay treatment, call today and get connected with one of our expert Physical Therapist!

If you have any questions, give Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy a call!
Reddy Care Great Neck: 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale: 516-420-2900
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy: 516-829-0030

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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