Foot & Ankle
Practical information about foot and ankle health, common problems, injuries and rehabilitation.
Your feet and ankles support your body through almost everything you do, from walking and standing to running, jumping, working and participating in sport.
Explore our articles to learn more about how the foot and ankle work, common problems and injuries, exercise and rehabilitation, and ways to keep your feet and ankles moving well.
Understanding Your Feet & Ankles
Learn more about how your feet and ankles work and what can affect them.
The foot and ankle contain many bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments that work together to support your body, absorb and transfer load, maintain balance and help you move efficiently.
The way your feet and ankles respond to walking, running, jumping and other activities can be influenced by the structures themselves, the amount of load placed on them and changes in strength, mobility or movement.
Our articles provide practical information about foot and ankle anatomy, movement and some of the factors that can contribute to pain, stiffness or reduced function.
Foot & Ankles Pain & Common Problems
Explore practical information about some of the problems that can affect the foot and ankle.
Foot and ankle symptoms can develop gradually, change with activity or occur following an injury.
Pain may come from the joints, bones, tendons, muscles or other structures around the foot and ankle.
Symptoms can also be influenced by changes in activity, footwear, strength, mobility or the amount of load placed through the area.
Our articles explore common foot and ankle problems, what they involve and some of the factors that may influence symptoms, movement and activity.
Foot & Ankle Injuries & Recovery
Learn more about common injuries and what recovery can involve.
Foot and ankle injuries can affect bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues. They can occur following a fall, twist or impact, during sport or through repeated loading.
Recovery depends on the type and severity of the injury and the demands you need to return to. Rehabilitation may involve restoring movement, rebuilding strength and balance, gradually increasing load and regaining confidence with walking, running or other activities.
Our articles explore specific injuries and provide information about recovery, rehabilitation and returning to the activities that matter to you.
Looking After Your Feet & Ankles
Explore practical information about movement, strength, balance and managing foot and ankle load.
Your feet and ankles are exposed to changing loads throughout the day, whether you're walking, standing at work, running, exercising or participating in sport.
Maintaining appropriate strength, mobility and balance, while gradually adapting to changes in activity, can help support your ability to move confidently and comfortably.
The right approach depends on your symptoms, current capacity and the activities you need or want to return to. As our article collection grows, this section can provide practical information about exercise, load management and maintaining foot and ankle function.
Foot & Ankle Articles
Explore our articles about foot and ankle health, problems, injuries and rehabilitation.
Whether you're trying to understand a new foot or ankle problem, learning more after an injury or looking for ways to keep your feet and ankles strong and moving well, our articles provide practical information to help you understand your symptoms and stay active..
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to know exactly what's causing your foot or ankle symptoms before seeking help.
Foot and ankle pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness or difficulty walking can have a range of causes.
If you're unsure what's contributing to your symptoms, a physiotherapist can assess your symptoms, movement and physical capacity and help you understand the next steps.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're managing foot or ankle symptoms, recovering from an injury or looking to stay active, we're here to help.
Our physiotherapists can assess your foot or ankle, consider how your symptoms are affecting movement and activity, and develop a practical plan around your needs and goals.
