Ankle pain can affect people of all ages and may develop following injury, overuse, or changes
in foot and lower limb mechanics. The ankle joint plays an important role in movement and
weight transfer during walking, running, and standing.
Pain around the ankle may occur at the front, sides, or back of the joint and may be associated
with stiffness, swelling, or reduced mobility.
People experiencing ankle pain may notice:
Symptoms may develop gradually or follow an injury
Ankle pain can occur for several different reasons. Common causes include:
At Absolute Footcare, ankle pain is assessed through a detailed gait and biomechanical
assessment.
This allows us to evaluate how the foot and ankle function during walking and identify
mechanical factors that may be contributing to increased stress on the ankle joint.
We use a Footscan pressure plate system to analyse how pressure is distributed across the foot
during walking and how the ankle moves throughout the gait cycle.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause identified during your assessment.
Possible treatments may include:
If you are experiencing ongoing foot pain, the best first step is to book a gait and biomechanical
assessment so the underlying cause can be identified.