Physical Therapy for Foot Pain or Ankle Pain

At Iron PT, we will not use a “cookie cutter” treatment for your foot or ankle injury. Your highly trained Doctor of Physical Therapy will conduct a thorough one-on-one evaluation to understand your personal goals and uncover the cause and severity of your foot or ankle pain.

Then, they will create a customized treatment plan incorporating the latest hands on techniques to build strength and give you full, pain-free range of motion in your foot or ankle.

If your foot or ankle pain is the result of a sports injury, click here to discover more about how we get athletes of all ages off the sideline.

If you are looking to recover strong after foot or ankle surgery, click here to see how we can help. '

Dr. Mayes recently underwent ankle surgery himself, documenting his return to running and CrossFit with physical therapy! Click here to discover his main tips to recovering strong from your ankle injury or surgery.

OR find out if PT is the right option for you with our quiz here:

Patient Success Stories

Muderella Foot Injury

“I thought if something hurt during physical activities, I shouldn't be doing it. Through PT, I learned the safe way to work through the foot pain and build strength which eventually has substantially reduced my pain.”'

- Leanne, Runner

Running Ankle Injury

“I consider myself a physically active person busy raising 3 daughters. My foot injury caused everything in my life to come to a grinding halt. I could drive but not much else.

It was such a relief to just start moving again at PT and begin the process of regaining normal function. Having my DPT and the Iron PT staff to support and challenge me is the main reason I am back running, riding and swimming today.”

- Sue, Runner and Triathlete

Triathlete Ankle Injury

“The day after I got a nasty ankle sprain, I called Iron PT. Learning that I was still able to do something active was huge mentally because I was training for my 1st Olympic distance triathlon.

I was happy to get back into training using the run/walk method and I ended up completing the race in Washington, DC…all thanks to Iron PT.”

- Stacey, Triathlete and Busy Mom

Why does my foot or ankle hurt?

  • Achilles tendon injuries

  • Sprained ankle

  • Tendonitis

  • Shin splints

  • Fractured foot or ankle

  • Stress fracture

  • Heel spurs

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Ankle laxity

  • Psoriatic arthritis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Broken ankle

Signs & Symptoms of a Foot or Ankle Injury

  • Heel pain

  • Tenderness in the heel or higher up in the Achilles tendon if I apply pressure

  • Pain and stiffness in the foot or ankle with walking, at its worst with the first several steps

  • Tightness in the calf

  • Swelling on the ankle

  • Ankle pain on the front and/or outside of the joint

  • A feeling of ankle instability

  • Decreased ankle range of motion when stretching my toes up toward your shin

  • Foot pain at the end-range of stretching your toes toward your shin

  • Tenderness at the front of the ankle when touched

  • Pain or tenderness on the back of your ankle, especially when pointing my toes

  • Decreased range of motion when pointing your toes

  • Unable to stand or walk on the affected foot

  • Throbbing, stiffness or weakness in the ankle

  • Pain and swelling in the big toe joint that worsens with standing and walking

  • Gradual enlargement of the bump on the side of the foot, which can become inflamed and swollen causing foot pain

  • Pain when wearing shoes, making it difficult to find comfortable footwear

  • Changes in how I walk

  • Increased difficulty walking

  • Changes in balance, increasing the risk of falling, particularly in older adults

  • Crossing of the big toe and lesser toes, causing crowding of the toes, and possibly causing additional deformities and pain

  • Foot pain and weakness when moving in an outward direction or when pointing it down

  • Foot pain when pushing off the ball of the foot during walking or running

  • Foot pain when walking on a sloped terrain

  • Foot pain when stretching in an inward and downward direction

  • Foot pain in the morning, when stepping out of bed and taking the first steps of the day

  • Foot pain with prolonged standing or standing up after sitting for awhile

  • Foot pain after an intense weight-bearing activity such as running

  • Foot pain when walking barefoot or in shoes with poor support

Next Steps to Relieving your Pain with Iron Physical Therapy…

Give us a call or click here to send us a message! Our staff will be happy to speak with you more about possible treatment and answer any questions you may.

Caldwell, NJ: (973) 228-4766

Midland Park, NJ: (201) 857-8899

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