Get back on your feet, comfortably.
Foot and ankle pain affects every step you take. Most of it responds well to a clear, staged plan.
Can physiotherapy help foot and ankle pain?
Yes. Physiotherapy is effective for most foot and ankle pain, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain and repeated ankle sprains. At GetFysio in Koramangala, Bengaluru, we ease pain with hands-on care and, where it helps, shockwave therapy, then build calf, foot and balance strength so the pain does not return.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Saritha Gade PT, Founder & Clinical Director ·
You might recognise some of this.
Foot and ankle problems are common in runners, in people who stand all day and after a sprain that never quite healed. Because you use your feet constantly, the pain can linger if the cause is not treated.
We find out what is driving your pain, calm it down and rebuild the strength and balance your feet and ankles need.
- Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning
- Pain or stiffness in the back of the heel or Achilles tendon
- An ankle that keeps rolling or feels unstable
- A sprain that has not settled after several weeks
- Aching arches or feet after standing or walking
Three parts, one plan.
- 01
Assess how you stand and move
We look at your foot, ankle and the whole leg, and at your footwear, work and training, so we understand what keeps the pain going.
- 02
Hands-on care and technology
Manual therapy and taping to ease pain. Shockwave therapy is one of the better-supported treatments for long-standing heel and Achilles pain.
- 03
Strength, balance and load
Calf, foot and balance training that builds a stronger, more stable ankle, with advice on footwear and gradually increasing activity.
- Shockwave therapyAcoustic pulses for stubborn tendon and heel pain.
- High-intensity laser therapyFocused light to ease pain and inflammation.
- Electrotherapy (TENS and IFT)Gentle electrical currents for pain relief.
Only when your assessment shows it will help, and always alongside hands-on care and exercise.
What recovery usually looks like.
Everyone is different. After your assessment we will give you your own estimate, and review it as you progress.
- Weeks 1–4
Reduce pain, adjust footwear and activity, and start targeted exercises.
- Weeks 4–12
Build calf and foot strength, and restore balance and confidence.
- 3 months +
Back to walking, running and sport. Long-standing heel pain can take a few months, and we will track progress with you.
Common questions.
Do I need insoles?
Sometimes, but not always. Insoles can help in the short term. Strengthening the foot and calf usually makes the bigger difference.
My X-ray shows a heel spur. Is that causing my pain?
Not necessarily. Many people have heel spurs with no pain at all. Heel pain usually comes from the plantar fascia, and that responds well to treatment.
Should I rest a sprained ankle?
Rest for a few days, then early, guided movement usually leads to a faster and more complete recovery than long rest.
Ready to get moving?
Book an assessment for foot & ankle pain. We will find the cause and give you a clear plan.