Possible diagnoses:

Shin Splints
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Achilles Tendinitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Stress Fracture

How does it feel?

• Tightness
• Stiffness
• Sharp
• Dull
• Aching
• Throbbing

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain when walking up or down stairs or hills.
• The pain may be sharp when you touch the tender area, or occur as an ache during or after exercise.
• Pain is initially provoked with activity and lessens with rest
• When shin splint is developing, the pain may be present during the beginning of exercise and less noticeable as exercise progresses.

Diagnosis

• We conduct a thorough examination including the hip, knee, ankle and feet. We analyze your running pattern to help determine the root cause of your symptoms to ensure that physical therapy treatment is the best option for you.
• We examine posture, range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensation, soft tissue mobility, joint mobility, nerve mobility, and functional movements to create a custom treatment plan.
• We also analyze your running technique and then provide instruction and training to improve your form. This helps decrease stress on your joints and muscles to make your movement patterns more efficient.

Can Physical Therapy Help?

• Yes!!!
• Recent research has actually shown that physical therapy is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.
• Good news!!! Recent research has actually shown that physical therapy is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.

We may use a combination of the following techniques to help you get your life back (click each link to learn more):

• Joint Manipulation/Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Pain Reducing Modalities
• Neuromuscular Retraining
• Mobility Training
• Strength Training
• Endurance Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Kinesiology Taping

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

Want more information?

• Schedule a complimentary consultation