How We Treat Ankle Pain At Poneke Physio

Our service is for people who want to be truly free from chronic pain & injuries. This involves healing the real causes of pain and injury susceptibility, deep in the body and nervous system.  It also means moving beyond outdated ‘symptom based’ approaches to pain.

We combine cutting edge technology, hands on methods, tailored rehab programs and stress management. This enables us to manage everything from fresh ankle sprains; to the chronic pains associated with conditions like osteoarthritis, disc bulges and PTSD.

We provide transformative healthcare in a welcoming and friendly environment. For us, genuine care and authentic communication are not bonus features. They are healthcare fundamentals.

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Our team offers a wide range of treatments, helping you to achieve your recovery goals. 

Our 3 Step Treatment Process

Successful management and relief of stubborn ankle pain can be surprisingly straight forward. Yet in other instances a systematic, focused, and persistent approach may be required to get your ankle pain under control. 

We specialise in providing flexible ‘multidisciplinary’ pain relief – using a wide range of tools and techniques. This ensures we have the best possible chance to help everyone: from the most easy straightforward cases right through to the most treatment resistant forms of ankle pain. 

Step One

Find The Cause

Step Two

Hands On Pain Relief

Step Three

Rehabilitation / Prevention

Step One - Find the Cause

Getting to the bottom of your ankle pain means finding out exactly where in the body the pain is coming from – and exactly what is causing it.

The first thing we want to know is which tissues are generating your pain. 

Ankle pain can come from muscle, tendons, joints, ligaments, nerves, bones, fascia (connective tissue) or even an internal organ. Establishing clearly which tissue is creating the pain is the first step towards relief. But we don’t stop there because we want to know WHY you are suffering.

Some ankle pain is caused by damaged or degenerated tissue. Some ankle pain is caused by weakness deep in the glute and leg . Some ankle pain is caused by scar tissue from old injuries. Some ankle pain is caused by the nature of a persons job. Some ankle pain is caused by flat feet or even a rotated pelvis. Some ankle pain is even caused by psychological stress.

Finding out why you have ankle pain is essential if you want longer term relief from pain. Which is why we place great importance on this step.  We have a wide range of technologies and tests at our disposal, in order to identify the source of ankle pain. In the unlikely event that you need an X Ray or MRI to diagnose your pain we can organise a referral for the relevant imaging for you on the spot.

Step Two - Hands On Pain Relief

In most cases of ankle pain, it’s necessary to work with someone who combines a variety of technologies and hands-on methods to ease your ankle pain. So that’s exactly what we do.

Most people who require treatment for stubborn ankle pain don’t respond particularly well to just being given home exercises. Much in the same way that most people with toothache don’t respond too well to being sent home with some dental floss. When toothache is bad you need a filling, when ankle pain is bad you need access to treatments and technologies that ease your pain.

If you have chronic ankle pain you almost certainly need hands on treatments with professionals who are trained to physically relieve the pain for you. We use some of the most advanced pain technology available anywhere combined with a wide range of skill based manual techniques.

Step Three - Rehabilitation And Prevention

Successful prevention of ankle pain in the longer term often requires more than just the right ‘treatments’. 

For many patients, ankle pain treatments that bring some blessed relief are often just the start point. Glute strengthening, custom orthotics, stress management, postural correction, lifestyle tweaks, workstation tweaks and even dietary tweaks are often necessary. Muscle weakness throughout the leg is also often a key issue.

Most cases of ankle pain are either caused by something that we are doing wrong or something that the body needs help with like strength or alignment. Making necessary  adjustments to your lifestyle and the wellbeing of your body may be necessary for longer term success. Coaching for these important changes in those who wish to make them is a part of what we do

Our Team

Zabad Michael

DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy)

Kade Christensen

BHSc. EMT, CERT. ST (Sports Therapy & Paramedicine)

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Appointment Request Form

If you are in a lot of pain and need an urgent appointment please call us.

If you need a regular appointment just fill out the form below and we will be in touch. 

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Physiotherapy Treatments for Ankle Pain

Physiotherapists use shockwave therapy for ankle pain. They apply sound waves to boost blood flow and trigger tissue repair. It breaks down scar tissue and spurs healing fast. Studies show it cuts pain by improving cell activity. You feel relief in a few sessions.

Physiotherapists treat ankle pain with low-level laser therapy (660-905nm). They use light to increase cell energy and speed healing. It lowers swelling by boosting blood flow. Research says it helps tissue repair early. You notice less pain soon after.

Physiotherapists check your walking with AI sensors. They spot uneven steps that strain ankle tendons and joints. It guides exercises to fix muscle balance in the long term. Studies link better gait to less pain. You gain stability with this care.

Physiotherapists fit orthotics to realign your feet. They cut strain on ankle joints from hard surfaces. It even spreads weight and eases tendon stress. Research shows it helps joint function last. You move better with this support.

Physiotherapists use needles near ankle pain spots for 10-15 minutes. They improve blood flow and calm nerve signals. It cuts pain quickly by relaxing tight spots. Studies say it boosts healing fast. You feel looser after a few tries.

Physiotherapists use Graston tools to scrape scar tissue in ankles. They boost blood flow and break down tight spots, helping motion in days. Research says it speeds tup issue repair. You ease up with this fix.

Virtually all ankle pain cases need strength exercises, this is because the ankle joint relies heavily on muscles for its stability. Surprisingly it is primarily the gluteal muscles and the large.

Physiotherapists press tight calf spots to ease ankle pain. They cut nerve signals, causing tension in one go. It boosts blood flow fast. Studies say it helps quickly. You feel better with their hands-on work.

Cortisone shots can hurt ankle cartilage long-term. Physiotherapists avoid them and use therapy instead. They cut pain without risk to tissues. Research warns of shot downsides. You heal safer with physiotherapy care.

Our 5 Pain Treatment Fundamentals

Hands On Treatments

We are in the business of helping you get out of pain. The heart of our clinical process is a committed and very hands on approach to relieving your ankle pain as quickly, painlessly and safely as possible. We are willing to use a wide range of tools and also to work tirelessly in our efforts to get you out of pain.

Flexible Treatment Approach

Even among professionals there is little agreement on the best ways to treat pain. If there is one thing that we know for certain about pain management though.. a flexible multidisciplinary treatment approach to pain is best. This is why we take such great care to provide the most diverse range of pain relief tools possible under one roof.

Get To The Bottom Of It

Unlike a one-off filling at the dentist, successfully managing ankle pain is a process. A process that often requires commitment, trust and clear communication. We believe that clear and open communication combined with genuine rapport are fundamental within our arsenal of pain management tools.

Excellent Communication

Unlike a one-off filling at the dentist, successfully relieving most pains under control is a process. A process that often requires commitment, trust and clear communication. We believe that clear and open communication combined with genuine rapport is fundamental within our arsenal of pain management tools.

Assume Nothing 

Just because a treatment has worked for us a thousand times before; doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to work on you! Pain management is not a ‘1 size fits all’ moment in life. We monitor our patients’ response to treatment very closely. This approach enables us to make agile treatment protocols that can be altered in real time should we find that you aren’t responding to the methods that we expect to work for you.

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Wellington

3/23 Waring Taylor Street

Wairarapa

82 Main Street, Greytown

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Appointment Request Form

If you are in a lot of pain and need an urgent appointment please call us.

If you need a regular appointment just fill out the form below and we will be in touch. 

Call Us

04 385 6446

Text Us

027 608 8083