Stiffness in the Foot and Ankle Joint
Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited foot and ankle mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the foot and ankle
- Swelling in the foot and ankle
- Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
- Pain with weight bearing
Causes:
- Ankle sprain
- Muscle strain
- Achilles tendinitis
- Plantar fascitis
- Fracture
- Stress fracture
- Trauma
Treatment:
- ROM and stretching
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Balance training
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