Foot and Ankle

HealthSouth's foot and ankle program provides specialized evaluations for people with lower extremity and associated structural dysfunction/pathologies as they relate to physical impairment. The program offers objective testing utilizing state-of-the-art computerized gait study equipment and video analysis for comprehensive biomechanical and functional assessment and therapeutic program planning. Treatments are designed to enhance performance and restore the patient to the highest level of functioning possible.

Goals

• Identify biomechanical factors associated with injuries and overuse syndrome
• Provide comprehensive therapeutic planning for acute and chronic pathologies
• Offer pre- and/or post-surgical function analysis
• Enhance the patient's functional abilities
• Increase strength and endurance

Features

• Biomechanical analysis
• Gait analysis
• Force plate analysis
• In-shoe sensor analysis (F-Scan)
• Isokinetic testing
• Pre- and/or post-surgical function analysis
• Proprioceptive testing
• Video analysis

Conditions Treated

• Gait dysfunction
• Sports injuries
• Tendonitis
• Overuse syndromes
• Arthritis
• Diabetic foot
• Foot and ankle trauma
• Pre- and post-foot surgery

Orthotic Services

• Temporary orthotics to enhance the rehabilitation process
• High-speed computer/video gait analysis orthotic check
• Casting for custom-fit orthotics