Foot pain can affect nearly every part of your daily life. Whether you are walking, exercising, working, running, standing for long periods, or simply trying to stay active, your feet play a major role in your overall movement and stability.
At Wichita Physical Therapy Group, we help patients throughout Wichita and Sedgwick County improve foot strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and overall function through personalized physical therapy treatment plans.
Foot pain may develop from:
- plantar fasciitis
- overuse injuries
- tendon irritation
- poor biomechanics
- sports injuries
- arthritis
- diabetes-related complications
- ankle instability
- weakness
- limited mobility
Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of your discomfort and help restore proper movement while reducing pain and improving long-term function.
Common Foot Conditions We Treat
Our Wichita physical therapists may help patients experiencing:
- plantar fasciitis
- heel pain
- foot pain while walking
- Achilles tendon pain
- ankle instability
- sports-related foot injuries
- arch pain
- tendonitis
- arthritis-related foot pain
- diabetic foot complications
- toe pain
- mobility limitations
- balance problems
Physical Therapy Exercises For The Foot
Strengthening and stretching the muscles of the feet and ankles may help improve stability, flexibility, circulation, balance, and movement quality.
Toe Raise, Point & Curl
This three-part exercise may help improve foot and toe mobility while strengthening supporting muscles.
- Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your back straight.
- Keeping your toes on the ground, slowly raise your heels.
- Hold for five seconds.
- Point your toes forward while keeping the balls of your feet in contact with the floor.
- Hold for five seconds.
- Curl your toes downward while keeping your heels elevated.
- Hold for five seconds.
- Repeat each movement 10 times.
Toe Splay Exercise
This exercise may help improve toe muscle control and flexibility.
- Sit upright in a chair with your feet resting flat on the floor.
- Spread your toes apart as far as comfortable.
- Hold for five seconds.
- Repeat 10 times.
For additional resistance, a rubber band may be placed around the toes.
Toe Extension Stretch
This stretch may help patients experiencing plantar fasciitis or heel pain.
- Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
- Place one foot across the opposite thigh.
- Gently pull your toes toward your ankle until a stretch is felt along the bottom of the foot.
- Massage the arch of the foot during the stretch.
- Hold for 10 seconds.
- Repeat 10 times on each foot.
Toe Curl Exercise
Toe curls may help strengthen the muscles of the feet and toes.
- Sit upright in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
- Place a towel on the floor in front of your feet.
- Use your toes to scrunch the towel toward you.
- Repeat five times with each foot.
For additional difficulty, a light weight may be placed on the far end of the towel.
Why Wichita Physical Therapy Group?
At Wichita Physical Therapy Group, we create customized treatment plans designed around your condition, mobility level, activity goals, and overall health.
Treatment may include:
- manual therapy
- stretching programs
- mobility exercises
- strengthening exercises
- gait analysis
- balance training
- sports rehabilitation
- movement correction
- home exercise programs
- injury prevention strategies
“Healthy movement starts from the ground up. The feet and ankles provide the foundation for balance, mobility, stability, and overall body mechanics.” — Jon Harris, PT, FAAOMPT
Schedule Foot Physical Therapy in Wichita, KS
If you are experiencing foot pain, heel pain, ankle instability, plantar fasciitis, or difficulty walking comfortably, Wichita Physical Therapy Group is here to help.
Our physical therapists proudly serve Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick County communities with personalized physical therapy care focused on improving movement, reducing pain, and helping patients stay active.
FAQ
Can physical therapy help foot pain?
Yes. Physical therapy may help improve foot strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and movement patterns while addressing conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, heel pain, and ankle instability.
What causes plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is commonly caused by overuse, tight calf muscles, poor foot mechanics, repetitive stress, improper footwear, or prolonged standing and walking.
Can physical therapy help heel pain?
Yes. Physical therapy may help reduce heel pain by improving mobility, flexibility, strength, tissue mobility, and overall foot mechanics.
What exercises help strengthen the feet?
Exercises such as toe curls, towel scrunches, toe extensions, balance drills, calf stretching, and mobility exercises may help improve foot strength and stability.
Do you offer foot physical therapy in Wichita, KS?
Yes. Wichita Physical Therapy Group provides physical therapy for foot pain, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ankle instability, and mobility issues in Wichita and surrounding areas.