Conditions

Foot & ankle pain

Your feet carry you all day and absorb forces with every step. Complaints in the foot or ankle therefore have a direct impact on your mobility and quality of life. At Fysio Willemspark in Amsterdam, we offer specialized treatment for all foot and ankle complaints.

Do you recognize this?

  • Pain under the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning

  • Heel or ankle pain when walking or standing

  • Ankle sprain that doesn't heal properly

  • Pain when walking or running that increases with distance

  • Stability problems or the feeling that your ankle 'gives way'

  • Burning or tingling sensation in the forefoot (Morton's neuroma)

Possible causes

Foot complaints can have various causes, from tendonitis to nerve entrapment. A thorough examination forms the basis for targeted treatment.

  • Plantar fasciitis

    Inflammation or irritation of the plantar fascia, the firm connective tissue sheet under your foot. It causes a stabbing pain under the heel, especially with the first steps after rest. Very common in runners.

  • Achilles tendon complaints

    The Achilles tendon can become overloaded or inflamed from intensive sports, wrong footwear, or a sudden increase in activity. It causes pain and stiffness at the back of the heel.

  • Ankle sprain (distortion)

    A sprain of the ankle damages the ankle ligaments. Insufficient rehabilitation after a sprain often leads to chronic instability, repeated sprains, and persistent pain.

  • Hallux valgus

    An abnormal position of the big toe that points towards the other toes. This can cause pain, pressure points, and problems with footwear. More common in women and at older ages.

  • Morton's neuroma

    Thickening of the nerve between the metatarsal bones, usually between the third and fourth toes. This causes a burning, tingling, or shooting sensation in the forefoot, especially in tight shoes.

  • Flat feet and overuse

    A flattened foot arch can lead to overloading of muscles, tendons, and joints in the foot and lower leg. This causes pain when walking and standing and can affect the knee and hip.

Our approach

  1. 1

    Testing

    Through various tests, we map out the reason you are experiencing foot or ankle complaints. Often there is more than one cause.

  2. 2

    Solving

    Based on the test results, we identify where the solution lies. By treating your body, you immediately feel an improvement in your foot.

  3. 3

    Follow-up

    By performing the same tests again, you immediately experience that walking and standing is comfortable again.

Why Fysio Willemspark?

  • 60 minutes per session

    Twice as long as standard, for more thorough examination and better results.

  • Physio + Personal Training

    All our physiotherapists are also personal trainers. Treatment and training combined.

  • Direct access

    No referral needed. Direct access to our specialists in Amsterdam.