Physical Therapy for Ankle Pain in Greenville
Michael Hansen DPT
Physical Therapist
That moment you step out of bed and wince. The way you hesitate before the stairs. How you find yourself planning routes that avoid hills or uneven ground.
Ankle pain in Greenville is more than discomfort. It changes how you move, how you work, and how you enjoy your day. At Active Physical Therapy Greenville, we offer personalized care and advanced sports injury therapy that helps you walk, run, and live without fear of pain.
We See Beyond the Pain to the Person
Your ankle pain has a story, and we want to hear it. You are more than a chart or a symptom list. You are someone who wants to move with freedom again.
We begin every plan with listening. We want to know when your pain started, what makes it worse, and what you are missing because of it. That is how we create a recovery path that actually works.
Maria, a recent patient, said, “After months of being told it was just a sprain, it was refreshing to have someone really look into why I was still in pain three months later. When I first came to Active PT, I was surprised how much time they spent just listening to me.”
The Ankle: Small Joint, Big Impact
Your ankle handles over one and a half times your body weight with each step. That adds up to more than a million pounds of pressure per mile walked.
So it makes sense that even a small injury can throw off everything — from balance to stride to how confident you feel just walking through town.
At Active PT Greenville, we treat:
- Sprains that cause repeated rolling or giving out
- Achilles tendon pain that limits climbing or running
- Post-surgical stiffness and limited mobility
- Plantar fasciitis and sharp heel pain in the morning
- Chronic swelling and inflammation
Foot and ankle instability that affects daily movement
How Sports Injury Therapy Supports Ankle Recovery
Many ankle problems begin with movement patterns that go unnoticed until pain takes over. That is why our sports injury therapy approach looks beyond symptoms to how your whole body is moving.
We evaluate your ankle mechanics, strength, flexibility, balance, and gait to find the true cause of your pain, and fix it with purpose.
Your Physical Therapy Greenville Plan Starts with Understanding
Step One: We Listen
Your first visit is a conversation. We learn about your lifestyle, your limitations, and your goals.
Step Two: We Identify What Is Really Happening
We assess not just your ankle, but how your feet, knees, hips, and core are all working together. Often, ankle pain is the result of something higher up the chain.
I thought my ankle pain was from an old injury, says James, another patient. It turned out my hip weakness was changing how I walked. Once we worked on that too, everything got better.
Step Three: We Build Your Plan
You will receive one on one care with your dedicated physical therapist. Your recovery may include:
- Manual therapy to restore joint motion
- Strengthening and mobility work
- Balance training to improve control
- Walking or running retraining
- Coming Soon: Shockwave therapy for persistent cases
Step Four: We Support Your Return to Life
We are here to help you get back to what you love, whether that means long walks downtown, running at Cleveland Park, or just walking without thinking about pain.
Coming Soon: StemWave Therapy: A Powerful Option for Chronic Ankle Pain
For injuries that have lingered or failed to respond to rest, we offer StemWave Shockwave Therapy. This treatment sends gentle acoustic waves into the tissue to stimulate healing from within.
It is especially effective for:
- Longstanding Achilles issues
- Persistent plantar fasciitis
- Pain that has not improved with exercise
- Soft tissue damage and inflammation
Most sessions take only 10-15 minutes. Many patients feel relief after just three to five visits, all without injections, surgery, or downtime.
Why Greenville Trusts Active PT for Ankle Pain
Back to hiking without fear
After my ankle sprain would not heal, I was afraid I had to give up the trails. Dr. Michael not only helped resolve the pain but taught me how to prevent it from coming back. I am now hiking stronger than before.
— Lindsay S., Greenville
Finally found the root cause
I dealt with ankle pain for years and no one could explain it. At Active PT, they found that my foot position was throwing everything off. Once we corrected that, I finally started walking without pain.
— Shaundra P., Greenville
Clear explanations, real progress
Dr. Kimmy Wiley made it easy to understand what was happening. She showed me how my ankle was moving and how to fix it. Having that knowledge made me more confident every step of the way.
— Andy C., Greenville
The Active PT Difference
We Stay With You
You work with the same therapist from start to finish. That consistency leads to better outcomes and more trust.
We Teach While We Treat
When you understand your body, you recover faster. We show you how to move better and stay better.
We Treat the Root
Pain relief is good. Lasting strength and stability are better. That is what we build.
Movement in Greenville Starts with Healthy Feet
Greenville is made for motion, parks, trails, downtown walks, backyard games. You deserve to enjoy them without worrying about every step.
We will help you move better with less pain and more confidence in everything you do.
Ready to Take the First Step Comfortably
You do not have to live with ankle pain. You do not have to figure it out alone.
At Active Physical Therapy Greenville, we help you move forward with clarity, care, and results that last.
Let us help you take your next step, without pain.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Active Physical Therapy In Greenville, South Carolina
- Shaundra P.
“Michael is the best! I have worked with Michael for over a year and the progress and growth shows inside and outside the gym. His knowledge and understanding of CrossFit performance allows him to connect and understand challenges and difficulties that we have and he works with us so we can keep going! 1000% recommend him for any PT need.”
- Lindsay S.
“My experience with Michael has fully exceeded my expectations. I originally reached out for shoulder pain and have since worked on knee pain as well. I went from minimal movement without pain to being able to do pushups again. There is a huge benefit and advantage in having a professional explain concepts, movements, and ensure the correct muscle groups are being activated.”
- Luke D.
“Michael helped me come back from double heel “fracture” (they were pulverized). His attention to detail and amazing hands-on care for my feet helped me get the flexibility and comfort and confidence I needed each session to make progress, start walking(!) and more. Now I understand what healthy walking looks like for me and my feet, and I am equipped to keep pushing for 100% recovery. We were doing (safe) box jumps last week, I didn’t expect to be able to do that!”
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