Kent, Washington State, Luna’s physical therapists are experts in treating patients who have experienced foot or toe injuries of any kind. With proven techniques and personalized exercise routines, our PTs can help you restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and get back on your feet — and back to the activities you love.
Best of all, with Luna, patients can get physical therapy for foot injuries at home, at the office, or at the location of their choosing. It’s physical therapy, delivered.
Most people will experience one or more foot, ankle, or toe injuries in their lifetime. Foot injuries can generally be classified into one of two groups: acute injuries and overuse injuries.
Acute injuries are sudden and can be attributed to a single event. These include bruises, puncture wounds, torn tendons or ligaments, and broken bones. Overuse injuries, on the other hand, occur as a result of repetitive motions. Overuse injuries include bursitis, tendonitis, stress fractures, and plantar fasciitis.
Source: U of Michigan Health
There are a wide range of potential causes of foot and toe injuries, but certain behaviors or risk factors can make them more likely. Patients are most likely to injure their feet while participating in sports or recreational activities, physical labor, or home improvement projects. Children are at high risk as well, as they are more likely than adults to engage in activities likely to cause foot injuries. As adults lose bone strength with age, their risk will also increase.
Certain sports, including gymnastics, soccer, football, and basketball place patients at a higher risk of suffering a foot injury. Failing to wear the proper shoes during any athletic activity can compound these risks.
The most common causes of foot injuries include:
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