About ankle and foot pain
The ankle and foot carry your whole body weight with every step, so problems here quickly affect walking, work and exercise. Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries we see.
Heel and tendon pain, on the other hand, tends to creep in gradually with changes in activity, footwear or body weight, and needs a patient, structured approach.
What we assess and treat
Ankle and foot problems we commonly assess and treat:
- Ankle sprains and recurring ankle instability
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Shin pain
- Stiffness and weakness after a fracture, cast or moon boot
How physiotherapy helps
Treatment is decided by the assessment, not before it. Depending on what we find, your plan may include:
- 01
Assessment
We assess the injury or pain, how the foot and ankle move and load, and what the rest of the leg is contributing.
- 02
Hands-on treatment
Joint mobilisation and soft-tissue techniques to restore movement and ease pain.
- 03
Strength and balance
Calf, foot and hip strengthening with balance and proprioception training, which is key to preventing re-injury.
- 04
Footwear and load advice
Practical guidance on shoes, surfaces, training volume and, where useful, taping.
- 05
Return to running and sport
Staged progression with clear criteria for moving from walking to running to sport.
Your first visit
- 1
Assessment
We talk through your history and symptoms, then assess how you move to find the cause.
- 2
Treatment
Hands-on treatment starts in the same session, matched to what the assessment shows.
- 3
Your plan
You leave knowing what we are treating, what to do at home, and what comes next.
Related conditions
This page is general information about physiotherapy for this condition. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an individual assessment. If you are worried about your symptoms, please contact the practice or see your doctor. Reviewed 2026-09-10. Physiotherapy services are provided by Candice Paulse, BSc Physiotherapy (UCT), registered with the HPCSA.