Heel pain in the morning
First few steps after getting out of bed are the most painful — classic plantar fasciitis.
Foot & ankle pain
Sprains, plantar fasciitis, post-surgical recovery.
About foot and ankle pain
Your feet take more load than any other body part. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, and metatarsal pain are common — and they often hint at something further up the chain (hip control, knee tracking) that's loading the foot in the wrong place. We treat the foot and assess the system.
Custom orthotics can be a meaningful part of the plan when the foot's biomechanics are part of the problem, but they're not the whole answer. Strength, mobility, and load management usually do more of the work.
Symptoms we see
Pain after activity
Foot or ankle aches in the hours after a run, hike, or long day on your feet.
Recurrent ankle sprains
Your ankle keeps rolling — usually a stability and proprioception problem after a poorly-rehabbed first sprain.
Numbness or tingling
Burning, tingling, or numb patches in the forefoot — can signal nerve involvement.
Stiff ankle range
Can't squat to depth or get full dorsiflexion — restriction that often shifts load upward.
Weakness in the foot intrinsics
The small muscles of the foot have atrophied — common with chronic plantar issues.
How we approach treatment
Assessment includes a gait analysis, footwear review, and biomechanical screen of the lower limb. Treatment typically combines manual therapy at the foot and ankle, shockwave therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis or Achilles issues, and a progressive loading program. Custom orthotics are prescribed when the case calls for them, not as a default.
How we treat it at Prestige
Common treatments we use for foot & ankle pain. Your therapist will pick what fits your case.
Common questions
How long until I feel better?
Most patients notice progress within 3 to 6 visits. Recovery timelines depend on the injury, your overall health, and how consistently you follow your home program. Your therapist sets clear milestones at your first visit so you know what to expect.Do you direct-bill my insurance?
Yes. We bill most major extended health insurers directly, as well as Motor Vehicle Accident claims and Workers’ Compensation. Bring your insurance details to your first appointment and we handle the paperwork.Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. Physiotherapy is a primary-care profession in Alberta, so you can book directly. Some insurance plans do ask for a referral, so we recommend checking with your provider before your first visit.What should I bring to my first visit?
Comfortable clothing you can move in (shorts or yoga pants work well for most assessments). Your insurance info, any imaging or specialist reports if you have them, and your questions.How many visits will I need?
It varies. A simple flare-up may resolve in 2 to 4 visits; chronic or post-surgical conditions can take longer. We track your progress visit-by-visit and adjust the plan to reach your goals as efficiently as we can.
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