Get back to what you love doing with Foot and Ankle Care

The foot and the ankle are complex parts of the body, made up of bones, joints, tendons, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. If just one of these intricacies becomes inflamed or injured, it can be debilitating.

The foot combines mechanical complexity and structural strength. It supports and balances our body’s weight while standing, as well as raising and moving the body in a forward and backward motion when walking.

The ankle serves as a foundation, shock absorber, and propulsion engine. It is a hinge-type, freely moving the joint that consists of a capsule containing fluid which both nourishes and lubricates the joint making motion possible between the foot and the leg.

Foot & Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain is very common. At some time in your life, you may experience heel, ankle, or foot pain.

Pain can occur anywhere in the foot, including the toes, the ball of the foot, the arch, the instep, the sole, the heel, and the ankle.

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The components of the feet work together to provide support, balance, and mobility. A structural abnormality or malfunction in any part of the foot can cause pain and also can result in problems elsewhere in the body such as the back, hips, and knees.

What are the symptoms of foot and ankle pain?

Pain: Ankle and foot pain is the most common symptom associated with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and ankle sprains. Ankle sprains are also associated with swelling and bruising.

Swelling: Swelling is common after an injury, such as an ankle sprain. Sometimes, swelling can be caused by problems not related to the ankles at all, such as heart problems or blood clots further up the legs.

Popping/snapping: The cracking you hear when moving around quietly in the morning is just the snapping and stretching of the tissue lining the joints. However, if a tendon is snapping over one of your ankle bones when making quick motions or descending stairs, this may indicate a condition called subluxation or dislocation of the tendons.

Numbness: A feeling of pins and needles around the foot and ankle may indicate a disease with the nerves. Numbness on the outside or top of the foot may be due to the compression of a nerve in the lower back or around the knee. Numbness on the inside or bottom of the foot can be due to a compression of the nerve around the inside of the ankle.

What causes foot and ankle pain?

Foot and ankle pain is very common in the general population. Among active individuals, foot and ankle problems happen all too often. Every day, our feet and ankles bear the brunt of pressure that comes from supporting our full body weight. The incredible demand we put on them is often more than they can endure.

From fractures and sprains to bumps and pains, the foot and ankle area of your body is prone to many problems and injuries.

Common reasons for ankle and foot pain include the rise in obesity, joint degeneration, people standing longer, and improper shoe support leading to unstable ankle and foot.

Common foot and ankle conditions that cause pain

Foot and ankle pain can be caused by a number of different conditions.

Outlined below are the most common causes of pain in the foot and ankle:

Plantar fasciitis – is an inflammation of the soft tissue (plantar fascia) running from the heel bone to the bones in the arch of your foot. It causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot.

Achilles tendon injuries or rapture or Achilles tendinopathy(tendinitis) -It is caused by tightening and swelling of the tendon and is particularly common in people who have started a new exercise or have increased the amount that they do.

Ankle Sprains or ligament injuries – Ankle sprains occur when the soft tissues (mainly ligaments) around the ankle joint are damaged following trauma or a twisting injury.

Arthritis – This is an inflammation of the tissues that line your joints. This inflammation can cause pain, swelling, and joint damage.

Lower limb fractures –Fractures are breaks or cracks in bones. They can be treated conservatively by immobilizing the limb in a cast or may be surgically repaired.

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Diagnosis of foot and ankle pain

Proper evaluation and diagnosis of foot pain and ankle pain are essential in planning treatment.

The foot and ankle surgeon or podiatrist will ask you several questions to determine how the problem began. It can be helpful to tell the physician about how and when it started, how it affects you, when it bothers you, what you may or may not have done to make the pain better or worse.

If necessary, a thorough physical exam may be conducted to evaluate for any other injuries.
Feet will be physically and visually examined at rest, with weight- and non-weight-bearing movement by the medical professional. The foot and arch will be touched and manipulated to identify obvious deformities, swelling, tender spots, or any differences in the bones of the foot and arch.

The podiatrist will examine how the muscles of your foot function. These tests may involve holding or moving your foot and ankle against resistance; you may also be asked to stand, walk, or even run.

The skin will be inspected for any signs of bruising, break in skin or infection.
The nerves in the foot will be tested to make sure no injury has occurred there.

An X-ray, MRI, or bone scan of the foot and arch may be taken to determine if there are abnormalities of the bone or soft tissues. A blood test may be ordered to rule out systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or diabetes.

Foot and Ankle Treatment in Kenya with Col (Dr) Adari, Orthopedic Surgeon in Kenya

Many foot and ankle problems can be treated properly without the need for surgery or heavily invasive procedures. Treatments are optimally directed toward the specific cause of the pain. Our foot and ankle pain treatments in Kenya are non-surgical treatments, utilizing various manual therapies and other forms of treatment to help patients avoid foot or ankle surgery.

Our orthopedic surgeon in Kenya is experienced in decreasing foot and ankle pain and helping patients get back to a normal life without the use of surgery.

We provide patients with the ability to gain support and protect their bodies from future ankle and foot injuries.

Our foot and ankle surgeon in Kenya will work with you one-on-one to find the root of your problem, educate you on how the problem started, and eliminate the pain while giving you the tools to prevent further conditions.

Remedy for foot and ankle pain

Don’t live in pain another day

When your feet hurt, it affects your entire lifestyle. You can take steps with home treatments recommended by physicians that will give you some relief and possibly prevent future problems.

If you have foot and ankle pain try some of the tips below to help relieve the pain, strengthen, and protect.

Resting – Because your feet and ankles bear the majority of your weight when you are standing, resting is the most effective home treatment you can begin.