12/12/2025
Foot or Ankle Pain When You Walk or Run? Physiotherapy Is One of the Most Effective Treatment
Foot and ankle pain is often linked to issues such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, or joint irritation, and research consistently shows that physiotherapy-led exercise, load management and mobility work are among the most effective treatments for these conditions.
Physiotherapy helps by correcting movement patterns, improving strength in key stabilising muscles, and guiding gradual loading so tissues recover safely and efficiently.
Most people see significant improvement without needing injections, orthotics or imaging.
If foot or ankle pain is limiting your walking, running or day-to-day activity, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify the cause and get you moving comfortably again.
NICE recommends exercise-based rehabilitation as a first-line treatment for most muscle and joint conditions.