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Foot and ankle pain physiotherapy in Etobicoke
Treatment for heel, arch and ankle pain, with custom-made orthotics made from a cast of your feet when you need them.
Foot and ankle problems we treat
These are the problems we see most often.
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
Heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting.
Ankle sprains
Recent sprains, and ankles that keep rolling or feel unstable after an old sprain.
Achilles pain
Pain and stiffness at the back of the heel, common in runners and people who stand all day.
Flat feet and high arches
Foot shapes that can add strain to the feet, knees and back.
Forefoot pain
Pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia) and around the toes.
After a fracture or surgery
Rehab after a broken ankle or foot, or ankle surgery. See post-surgery rehab.
How we treat foot and ankle pain
Treatment is built around your assessment, your activity and your footwear.
Assessment
We examine your feet and ankles, watch how you stand and walk, and look at your shoes.
Hands-on treatment
Joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques to ease pain and restore movement.
Exercise
Stretching, strengthening and balance exercises for the foot, ankle and calf, with a home program.
Custom orthotics if needed
When the way your feet move adds strain, we cast your feet and fit custom-made orthotics.
Custom-made orthotics
We make orthotics from a cast of your own feet, not a standard size. They are matched to your foot shape, your condition and the shoes you wear. How our custom orthotics work.
- Cast, fitted and adjusted at our clinic by your physiotherapist
- Often covered by extended health plans, usually with a doctor's prescription
- Combined with treatment and exercise, not used on their own
- Other treatment we use when it suits: ultrasound, TENS and interferential current (IFC), and acupuncture with our TCM practitioner
When to seek urgent care: go to the emergency department if you cannot put weight on the foot after an injury, the foot or ankle looks deformed, or there is sudden calf pain and swelling.
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Not for physiotherapy. In Ontario you can see a physiotherapist directly. Most insurance plans do require a doctor's prescription to cover custom orthotics, so check your plan.
Do I need orthotics?
Not always. Many foot and ankle problems settle with treatment and exercise alone. We recommend orthotics only when your assessment shows they are likely to help.
Are orthotics covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover custom orthotics, often one pair every one to three years up to a set amount. Check your plan. We give you the receipt and paperwork your insurer needs.
What should I bring?
The shoes you wear most often, any X-ray or ultrasound reports, your insurance details, and a doctor's prescription if your plan requires one for orthotics.
Is physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Yes. We direct bill most extended health plans, WSIB and auto insurers.
Book your assessment
100 Humber College Blvd, Suite 210, near Etobicoke General Hospital. Free parking. Serving Etobicoke, Rexdale, West Humber and nearby areas.