Foot and Ankle Pain Physical Therapy in Boise
Resolve pain, restore movement, and support long-term foot health.
Foot and ankle pain affects everything—from walking and standing to working and staying active.
At Fit & Function, we help you get answers—not temporary relief—with care designed to identify the real source of your symptoms and guide you through a recovery that lasts.
Foot & Ankle Pain Can Be Complex
Foot and ankle pain can stem from a variety of factors—and sorting through them is often the key to lasting relief.
There are three important questions we help you answer:
What exactly is hurting?
It could be a tendon, the plantar fascia, a nerve, or even a joint or bone.
Why is it hurting?
Is it due to how your foot is shaped? The way you move? Or simply doing too much, too soon?
Can it be corrected—or does it need to be managed?
Some problems can be resolved through strength, mobility, and movement training. Others—like foot structure—may not change, but can still be supported effectively.
We help you untangle these layers so your treatment plan is both accurate and achievable.
Our Approach to Treating Foot & Ankle Pain
Detailed Functional Assessment
We start by examining how your feet and ankles move during everyday tasks. This may include:
Walking and standing posture
Gait observation (walking or running, as appropriate)
Single-leg movements, heel raises, and balance tests
Structural & Mobility Evaluation
Next, we assess physical characteristics that may contribute to your symptoms, such as:
Arch height and foot alignment
Joint mobility and soft tissue restrictions
Strength, flexibility, and motor control
Shoe wear patterns and load distribution
Hands-On Manual Therapy
When indicated, we use manual techniques to reduce tissue irritation, improve mobility, and support more efficient movement.
Customized Strength & Loading Plan
Your therapist will design a specific exercise plan to strengthen key muscle groups, support tissue healing, and gradually improve how your body handles load.
Try-Before-You-Buy Orthotic Program
For patients who may benefit from orthotics, we offer a unique approach: temporary custom orthotics created in-clinic that you can test before ordering a permanent pair. This helps ensure your orthotics are the right fit for your needs.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
- Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
- Ankle Sprains & Instability
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Sports-Related Foot Injuries
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia)
- Running-Related Foot Problems
Why Patients Choose Fit & Function
Conservative treatment that works.
We help patients recover without surgery, injections, or long-term reliance on orthotics or braces.
Tailored care for both correctable and chronic issues.
Some conditions improve with the right movement and strength program. Others—like structural abnormalities—require smart, long-term management. We help you understand the difference.
A uniquely detailed foot and ankle evaluation.
Structural assessment, movement testing, and gait analysis help us identify the true source of your pain.
Try-before-you-buy orthotics.
You’ll test custom orthotics in-clinic before committing to a permanent pair. No pressure, no guesswork.
Treatment plans that keep you active.
We avoid blanket rest. Whenever possible, we modify rather than sideline your activity.
1-on-1 care with your PT.
You’ll work with a licensed therapist every step of the way, not get handed off to assistants.
Learn More: Check Out Our Blog Post On Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Dealing with stubborn heel pain that flares up with your first steps out of bed?
Dr. Maria Leibler wrote a blog post titled The Runner’s Guide to Plantar Fasciitis: Myths, Causes, and Treatment.
This guide breaks down what runners really need to know about plantar fasciitis—and why “just rest it” often makes things worse.
See What Other Boise Runners Had To Say
Learn More About Our Physical Therapy Services
At Fit & Function, we help active adults move better, feel stronger, and recover from pain without relying on quick fixes.
If you’re dealing with pain or injury—learn more about our physical therapy services in Boise.