Your foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of muscles, nerves and ligaments. Given this complex structure and the amount of punishment feet endure every day, it is not uncommon to have foot problems. Foot problems can span from bone spurs, bunions, corns and calluses to hammertoes and poorly fitting shoes.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Pain in your joints
• Loss of motion in your joints
• Difficulty walking or performing daily activities due to pain
• Decreased strength in your foot

Physical Therapy Treatment: Determining where the pain is coming from is the first hurdle in your physical therapy treatment. Once that has been determined, the physical therapist will work on increasing your range of motion, strength, and mobility along with incorporating different modalities to increase muscle flexibility. It is so important to get back on your feet after injury or