Ankle Pain and Physiotherapy

A physiotherapist may use the RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) technique to treat inflammation before moving on to other treatments.

Physiotherapists are healthcare providers who treat musculoskeletal disorders with techniques such as hot and cold therapy, exercise and stretching and manual spinal adjustment.

Osteoarthritis of the foot most commonly occurs in the big toe. It can also occur in the ankle, feet, hands, hips, knees and spine.

A towel stretch can be a good exercise for an ankle injury. Sit on the floor with your leg stretched out. Wrap a towel around the ball of your foot. Gently pull on the towel and hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Ask your physiotherapist before doing any exercises.

Anti-inflammatory foods include berries, fatty fish, avocadoes and broccoli. They may help reduce ankle pain.