Ankle Pain Specialist
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Innjea Park, DPM
Podiatrist located in Staten Island, NY & Murray Hill, Midtown East, New York, NY
There are a number of possible causes of ankle pain, and in many cases, the solution may be simpler than you think. Physical therapy, custom orthotics, topical gels, and ultrasound therapy are some of the many options that might help you. New York podiatrist Innjea Park, who practices in the Murray Hill, Midtown East, Financial District, and Staten Island areas, recommends customized ankle treatment plans based on your symptoms and needs. If you need relief from ankle pain now, schedule an appointment or call the office for help.
Ankle Pain
What causes ankle pain?
There are several possible causes of ankle pain. Some of the most common reasons for ankle pain include ankle fractures and ankle sprains. If you're having ankle pain, the most important thing is to get a diagnosis as soon as possible.
How does the doctor determine the cause of my ankle pain?
First, Dr. Park discusses your symptoms with you while he performs a gentle hands-on exam of the injured area. Dr. Park will find out the cause of your ankle pain via use of appropriate clinical and diagnostic tests.
What is the treatment for ankle pain?
The treatment for ankle pain depends on the origin of your pain, your specific symptoms, and your treatment goals. Some of the treatments that Dr. Park typically recommends include:
Ankle brace
An ankle brace gives your ankle the support it needs while healing. It can prevent you from walking in a way that could cause further ankle damage.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections provide considerable pain relief if you’re dealing with serious ankle pain. While they’re not permanent, they’ll help you through the pain while you heal.
Physical therapy
During physical therapy, you'll do specific exercises that strengthen the muscles in your lower leg. This gives you the best support possible as you heal from your ankle injury. Physical therapy may also include heat application, ice application, and other natural pain relief solutions.
Anti-inflammatory gel
Anti-inflammatory gel is a powerful but easy-to-use pain relief solution. You apply the gel to the area where you're having pain, and it goes to work almost right away.
Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds are a great tool for reducing inflammation within the joint. Dr. Park can do therapeutic ultrasound starting from your first visit.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
At his Grand Central location, Dr. Park extracts PRP from a small sample of your blood. He then isolates the healing factors in your blood, the PRP, to inject it around your injury to encourage healing.
Laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy at the Grand Central location helps reduce swelling and inflammation. Laser therapy can help you regenerate the damaged ankle without surgery in many cases.
If you have degenerative changes in your ankle, Dr. Park can consider arthroscopic surgery to repair the damage and alleviate your suffering.
Don’t ignore your ankle pain any longer. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Park via the online tool or call the office today.
