Ankle Physio Sydney
Restore strength, stability and confidence in your ankle with our expert ankle physio in Sydney. Whether you’re dealing with a fresh sprain, recovering from a fracture, managing chronic pain or navigating arthritis, our goal is to get you moving safely and comfortably again. By combining hands‑on treatment, tailored exercise programs and education, we guide you through every stage of rehabilitation—so you can return to work, sport and daily activities with renewed confidence.
Book a Physio for Ankle Injuries & Conditions
Our ankle physio service is proudly led by Kam (Bachelor of Physiotherapy, APA-accredited) and Jan (Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, APA member), whose expert guidance and compassionate approach ensure you receive personalised, world-class care.
At your first consultation, we discuss your symptoms, injury mechanics and activity requirements, then perform a thorough physical exam to assess your ankle’s range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength and movement patterns. Using this information, we create a personalised rehabilitation plan that combines hands‑on therapy, strength and conditioning, balance and proprioceptive drills, and functional exercises to restore pain‑free motion and ensure a safe return to your daily and sporting activities.
Throughout your rehab journey, we provide clear guidance on home exercises, activity modification and self‑management strategies—empowering you to take an active role in your recovery.
You’ll find us at:
- Mon – Tue: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wed: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thu: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Fri: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sat: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Our Ankle Physio Services
Through a combination of pain management techniques, targeted strengthening, and movement retraining, we help you achieve lasting recovery. Our goal is not only to relieve your current symptoms but also to equip you with the knowledge and tools to prevent recurrence.
A sprained ankle occurs when one or more ligaments are stretched or torn. Our sprain protocol focuses on both immediate relief and long‑term prevention:
- Acute Management (Days 0–7): Rest, ice and compression to reduce swelling; gentle range‑of‑motion exercises within pain limits to maintain joint mobility.
- Manual Therapy: Hands‑on soft‑tissue techniques and mobilisations to decrease stiffness, enhance fluid drainage and promote healing.
- Early Loading & Protection: Graduated weight‑bearing with taping or bracing support, ensuring tissues load appropriately without compromise.
- Rehabilitation & Proprioceptive Training (Weeks 1–4): Graded strength exercises (resisted dorsiflexion/plantarflexion, inversion/eversion) and balance drills on unstable surfaces to rebuild ligament resilience and joint sense.
- Functional Progression (Weeks 4+): Sport‑specific drills, agility tasks and plyometrics to retrain dynamic stability and confidence under load.
Expected Outcomes: Accelerated pain relief, restored range of motion, improved stability and a significantly reduced risk of repeat sprain.
After removal of a cast or walking boot, a fractured ankle demands a gentle yet comprehensive rehab approach:
- Phase 1 (Post‑Immobilisation): Pain‑free joint mobilisations, scar management and very light isometrics to awaken atrophied muscles.
- Phase 2 (Protected Loading): Gradual introduction of weight‑bearing exercises (heel raises, seated calf presses) with pain and swelling monitoring.
- Phase 3 (Strength & Mobility): Seated and standing calf raises, ankle alphabet exercises, closed‑chain squats and lunges to rebuild functional strength.
- Phase 4 (Advanced Function): Step‑downs, balance progression and gait retraining to normalise walking patterns and coordination.
Our structured pathway ensures bone healing with minimal stiffness, optimal muscle recovery and a safe progression back to daily demands.
Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can stiffen and pain the ankle joint. Our arthritis‑focused programs aim to maintain mobility and reduce discomfort:
- Joint‑Friendly Strengthening: Low‑impact exercises in water or on stable surfaces targeting surrounding musculature.
- Gait Retraining & Orthotic Advice: Footwear and insert recommendations to off‑load painful areas and improve walking mechanics.
- Pain‑Modulating Techniques: Gentle mobilisation, heat therapy and taping methods to ease joint stiffness and increase range.
- Functional Integration: Gradual reintroduction of daily tasks and recreational activities with appropriate pacing and rest periods.
Chronic ankle pain can arise from tendinopathy, nerve entrapment or post‑injury changes. Our targeted approach includes:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Movement analysis, palpation and possibly diagnostic ultrasound to pinpoint pathology.
- Therapeutic Modalities: Dry needling, ultrasound or shockwave therapy to modulate pain and promote tissue healing.
- Corrective Exercise: Individualised stretching, strengthening and biomechanical correction to address faulty movement patterns.
- Self‑Management Education: Strategies for load management, home exercise progression and lifestyle modifications to sustain improvements.
Initial Consultation: $160
Review Assessment and Consultation: $155
Standard Consultation: $125
Please note: A cancellation fee of $83 applies for cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment. Private health rebate applicable.
Ongoing Rehab & Exercise Classes for Ankle Health
In addition to one-on-one physiotherapy, Lilyfield Physio offers group rehab and exercise classes designed to support your long-term ankle health. These classes focus on building strength, improving mobility, correcting movement patterns, and maintaining joint resilience.
With a wide range of class types and convenient times, there’s plenty of opportunity to continue progressing safely under expert guidance.
Ready to Move Freely Again with Expert Ankle Physio?
If ankle pain or injury is slowing you down, our experienced team is here to help. Through personalised, evidence-based treatment, we focus on relieving pain, restoring strength and stability, and supporting your return to the activities you enjoy. Book your ankle physio appointment online today and take the first step toward lasting recovery.
Meet Our Ankle Physiotherapists
Lilyfield Physiotherapy is proud to offer some of Australia’s most experienced and highly-qualified ankle physiotherapists, committed to helping you move better, faster.
FAQs
Ideally within 48–72 hours of a sprain to control swelling, preserve joint mobility and kick‑start neuromuscular retraining—setting the foundation for a smooth recovery.
Yes. Professional guidance ensures you regain range and strength safely, reduces compensatory patterns and minimises the risk of persistent stiffness or altered gait.
Yes. Professional assessment and tailored rehabilitation accelerate healing, restore function and reduce the risk of chronic instability and repeat sprains.
Physios combine joint mobilisation, soft‑tissue release, taping or bracing, neuromuscular retraining, and progressive strengthening to relieve pain, restore mobility, and prevent recurrence.
Comfortable shorts or pants, any relevant imaging reports (X‑rays, MRI), a list of questions or goals, and footwear you typically use for daily activities or sport.
Depends on injury severity and your personal goals. Mild sprains may require 4–6 visits; complex fractures or chronic conditions often need 8–12+ sessions. We review progress regularly and adjust your plan accordingly.
Absolutely. By targeting strength, balance and movement quality, we reduce injury risk factors—so you can get back to life and sport with confidence.
If you have private health cover and subscribe to the “extras” cover, you may be eligible to claim part of your treatment fee. There are many different schemes and you are best advised to check your level of cover with your insurer. Most health funds are online with HICAPS, which allows you to claim your health fund rebate immediately at our clinic, leaving only the gap for you to pay. You will need to bring your health fund card with you.
Yes, in some cases. Medicare now offers chronic disease management referred to as Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans, for people with chronic conditions. This allows for a Medicare rebate, for up to 5 physio or exercise physiology treatments a year. You must be referred by your GP and you need to bring your Medicare card with you. If you have any queries regarding this service, please don’t hesitate to speak with our staff or discuss your eligibility with your GP.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, VISA and MasterCard. If you bring your private health insurance card with you, we can process an on-the-spot claim via our HICAPS terminal and you will then only need to pay the gap fee.
Yes. Physiotherapists can refer patients directly for MRI scans, provided they have completed the appropriate training and accreditation. Your physiotherapist will determine if an MRI is necessary based on your assessment and condition.
Yes. Physiotherapists can provide medical certificates (sick notes) for issues related to musculoskeletal or physical health concerns. These certificates can cover time off work, recommendations for modified duties, or clearance for returning to regular activities.
We accept referrals for Compulsory Third-Party Insurance claims. Once you have seen your GP and received a claim number, we are able to send any invoices directly to the insurer. If you need to start treatment before you have a claim number, we shall ask you to cover the cost of the treatment and claim from the insurer later.
You can cancel and re-schedule by calling our rooms on 9810 2203. For after hours, we have an answering machine service for you to leave a message. Our receptionist will contact you shortly after it is received to confirm cancellation or to help you re-schedule.
We request that if you are unable to make a consultation or class that you let us know at least 24 hours prior to your appointment so that someone else can use your treatment time.
We have a cancellation fee policy for late cancellations or missed appointments.
This practice takes great care to ensure that our information records are accurate and are treated with full regard to the privacy of our patients. We only collect information from our patients that is necessary for good health care and aim to ensure that any information we hold is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
The health information we hold helps us provide our patients with the best possible health care, and is disclosed only to others involved in your treatment, such as your doctor. If we need to disclose information about you to people other than those associated with your treatment, we will seek your permission first.
Occasionally we may be involved in research on health issues. If any data from this practice is used in research, it will not include information which identifies our patients.
This practice is bound by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, and operates in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. If you would like to discuss any aspects of our privacy policy, or review your health records, please advise your treating Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist.