{"id":1406,"date":"2014-04-13T22:26:15","date_gmt":"2014-04-13T22:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2014-04-13T22:26:15","modified_gmt":"2014-04-13T22:26:15","slug":"how-physical-therapy-helps-with-foot-pain-national-foot-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/13\/how-physical-therapy-helps-with-foot-pain-national-foot-health-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"How Physical Therapy Helps With Foot Pain \u2013 National Foot Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"![\"National](\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Eva_Foot_Manipulation-300x194.png\")
There are many types of foot and leg pains that a person can experience. Live Your Life Physical Therapy (LYLPT) can help with a multitude of foot problems utilizing various proven, evidence-based techniques. April is National Foot Health Awareness month<\/i> and we feel that it is very important to keep your feet in good condition. If you think about how much wear and tear we put on our feet; the beating that our feet take is simply amazing. They are the foundation of our mobility and shouldn’t be ignored; however, people often disregard their feet until there is a problem. Lucky for them we can address many foot issues you could be faced with.<\/p>\n
Why Live Your Life Physical Therapy?<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\nWe come to you to the location of your choice in 9 counties in the Twin Cities & surrounding suburbs to address the following, but not limited to just, these issues:<\/p>\n
\n- Diabetic Neuropathy<\/b> \u2013 It is not uncommon for those with diabetes to have issues with their feet and legs. This is why
\nevery time a diabetic goes to their physician\u2019s office they are required to remove their shoes and socks. Problems can be due to diabetic neuropathy or even cracking and blistering that doesn’t heal well. LYLPT will design a wellness program, specific to your needs focused on eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling your blood sugars, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and limiting your alcohol in order to reduce the likelihood of your neuropathic pain from getting worse while helping to avoid other foot issues that could be affecting your ability to walk properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Arthritis \u2013<\/b> Often arthritis can affect several joints, including those in the ankles and feet. It can cause pain throughout the day. While the first thing most people want to do is simply get off their feet and rest them, this can actually be one of the worse things to do when you have arthritis. Keeping your body moving when you have arthritis is a must. Simply by performing certain exercises can make a huge difference. LYLPT can customize a program for you to decrease or eliminate your pain, improve your strength, and increase your endurance for activity. Our mission is to get you back on your feet and moving in order to help keep your joints from worsening due to lack of movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Amputation \u2013<\/b> Our physical therapists can help with a number of issues that you may face as an amputee. In particular when someone has a foot or leg amputation we have a highly regarded rapport with our clients that often keeps us remaining with them as they go through the many stages of the amputation. We will help you recondition your body and strengthen your muscles so you can begin using a prosthetic device if needed. We can work with you prior to your amputation to build a strong foundation, following the amputation to prepare you for the prosthetic limb, and ongoing to help you learn how to function independently and safely with the prosthesis. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Plantar Fasciitis \u2013<\/b> Our last blog spoke strictly on plantar fasciitis<\/i> and because of the number of people who experience the pain of this diagnosis. We have a number of treatment interventions that can help alleviate your pain as quickly as possible. Check out our previous blog<\/a> for more information on plantar fasciitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Sciatica \u2013<\/b>Sciatica is pain that radiates down the sciatic nerve often caused by a herniated disc or bone spur. It can be extremely painful, usually on one side making it sometimes difficult to walk and move. \u201cHow does sciatica, which is more often thought of a back problem involved with foot pain,<\/i>\u201d you may ask? Sciatic pain can radiate down the leg toward the feet. It is so intense it can stop a person from walking or impair their ability to walk. Finding the root cause of the pain and giving you the exercises and education to relieve the pain is key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Post surgical conditions<\/b> \u2013<\/b> Over the winter many people have had slips and falls that can lead to broken ankles and feet.
\nIf you’ve recently had to have your ankle, leg, or foot repaired with surgery we can facilitate your rehabilitation with a personalized therapy plan that targets your specific needs to get you back up and walking. Ankle and foot surgery can have a long recovery time, depending upon what you’ve needed done. We are there for you every step of the way and can begin with light strengthening and take you to the point of standing on your own and moving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
These are just a few of the many foot issues we can help with. We are experienced in a variety of foot\/ankle problems. We will come to you and evaluate your situation and then create the best course of action for your specific problem. You deserve to live without pain. Your feet deserve to be treated with love and kindness because they take a beating every day!<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing foot, heel, ankle or leg pain or other issues, please contact us today. We have the ability to relieve you of pain and help you rehabilitate after a foot, ankle, hip or leg surgery. We are committed to helping you Live Your Life STANDING STRONG<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\nDedicated to Keeping You Healthy & Active,<\/p>\n
Dr. Eva Norman
\n<\/span>President \u00a0& Founder
\nDoctor of Physical Therapy
\nLive Your Live Physical Therapy, LLC
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