When to seek urgent help:

The majority of people with Foot and Ankle pain can manage or resolve their symptoms with exercises and advice and in some cases may require physiotherapy treatment.

Resources and information provided on this page will help you with routine issues and offer advice and exercises for some conditions. You can also self-refer for Physiotherapy and get advice from a clinician HERE.

However, rarely, foot and ankle pain symptoms can be caused by something more serious and it is important for you to know when to seek help.

If you experience any of the following you should seek advice from your GP or call 111:

• The pain you are experiencing is getting worse rather than better despite following the self-management guidance listed here.
• Symptoms have not been significantly helped by a trial of medication as expected.
• You feel unwell and suffer symptoms such as fever, night sweats or weight loss
• You experience pain at night, possibly worse than during the day, that prevents you from sleeping due to increasing pain
• You develop a hot and swollen joint for no apparent reason
• You develop changes in the sensation in your feet
• You notice a sudden change to the shape of your foot
• You have a sudden loss of power e.g. unable to pick your foot up or frequent tripping
• You develop a skin rash, ulceration or change to the colour of your skin
• You develop a hot swollen and painful calf muscle