Ankle Pain

At AHP Foot & Wound Care Specialists, Dr. Todd Mann and Dr. Kyle Gleeson should be your first choice for ankle pain in the Indianapolis, IN, area.

What Is the Ankle and Why Is It Important?

The ankle is a joint that connects the leg to the foot, consisting of two identifiable parts:

• Upper ankle, which allows you to move the foot up and down and side-to-side

• Lower ankle, which allows your foot to tilt and turn inwards and outwards.

In a healthy ankle, this joint is held together by ligaments, tendons, and joint capsules.

Your ankles have three main functions:

• Stability

• Support

• Shock absorption

Ankles are vitally important because they are crucial for your balance and ambulation.

What Causes Ankle Pain?

Unfortunately, ankle injuries, especially sprains, are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the US today. Left untreated, sprains can cause long-term ankle pain affecting your mobility and overall quality of life.

However, you may experience ankle pain for several other reasons including:

• Gout and inflammation

• An ankle joint infection

• Bursitis or tendinitis

• Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis

• Ligament injuries

• Broken ankle

• Nerve injuries including sciatica

• Blood vessel blockages

Specialists in podiatric care, like Dr. Mann and Dr. Gleeson, offering ankle pain treatment in Indianapolis, IN, will thoroughly review your medical history and perform a physical assessment before offering a diagnosis and treatment protocol most suited to your individual needs.  

How to Treat Ankle Pain

Persistent ankle pain that isn’t responding to self-care may require the intervention of medical professionals. Dr. Gleeson takes a special interest in foot and ankle trauma, including breaks, sprains, sports injuries, and tendon ruptures, and how to treat these injuries successfully.   

How your ankle pain is treated depends largely on the underlying cause of your symptoms. However, we usually first adopt a conservative approach including home-delivered non-surgical options where appropriate, including:

• Pain medication prescriptions

• Strapping/stabilizing the ankle

• Hot/cold compresses

• Orthotic inserts and supportive footwear

• Gentle stretching exercises

If this fails, your podiatrist may recommend surgical interventions in our office.

At AHP Foot & Wound Care Specialists, our team offers the gold standard of care for your lower extremities when you need them most. Ultimately, seeking out podiatric care may benefit you in the long term because our team has a greater understanding of the form and function of the ankle, improving the likelihood of a positive outcome.

Contact Information

Dr. Mann and Dr. Gleeson can help you put your best foot forward. If you have concerns about ankle pain in Indianapolis, IN, contact us today at AHP Foot & Wound Care Specialists at (317) 218-4095 or online to schedule an appointment.