Foot Pain
Foot Pain
A problem in the foot can quickly lead to problems in other body parts such as the knee, hip and lower back. Having foot pain can make life difficult for everyone. Foot pain can be sourced from local structures such as muscles, ligaments, joints, and bones, or it can be referred from other sources such as lower back or systematic diseases like diabetes. Some common foot injuries our physiotherapists at Fizo Kare Physiotherapy Centre treat are plantar fasciitis, metatarsal fracture, Achilles tendinitis and neuroma.
Symptoms & Causes of ​​Foot Pain
The symptoms of foot pain are:
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Pain in the arch of the foot
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Limping
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Stiffness
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Swelling
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Unable to put weight on the foot
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Inability to move the toes
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Numbness
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Tingling
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Bruising
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​The causes of foot pain are:
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Improper fitting or unsupportive footwear (high heels, pointed or narrow toe box, flipflops)
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Overweight
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Ageing
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Trauma impact on the foot
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Ingrown toenails
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Corns and calluses
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Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes)
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Bunions
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Bone spurs
Treatment for ​​​Foot Pain
Our physiotherapists at Fizo Kare Physiotherapy Centre will first conduct a thorough assessment to identify the cause of the foot pain. Then, we will use a variety of evidence-based treatments to reduce the pain and increase the foot's function. Since the cause of foot pain is often multifactorial, we will use a combination of various treatments during the treatment.