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Fix the Root Cause of Your Ankle Pain

Physical therapist works on an active adult and runner's ankle pain.

Don’t Let Pain Hold You Back From What You Love.

When it comes to ankle pain or achilles pain, most people think rest is the answer. Maybe you feel a pinching sensation at the front of your ankle every time you squat, or your Achilles starts hurting every time you go for a run. So you start modifying everything, avoiding certain movements, and hoping it eventually goes away.

What we see constantly is this: someone Achilles pain when running, so they take a few days off, feel a little better, and then the pain comes right back as soon as they start running again. They get stuck in this cycle of resting, returning to activity, and dealing with the same pain over and over again.

The problem? Simply resting or avoiding the movement doesn't always address WHY it's happening. Your ankle may need improved strength, mobility, load tolerance, or a better progression back into the activities you're asking it to do.

You shouldn't have to give up deep squats because your ankle pinches, or give up running because your Achilles keeps hurting. The goal isn't to avoid every movement that causes discomfort forever. It's to understand what's driving your symptoms and build your capacity to handle the demands of your sport and training.

Imagine a life where you can squat deep, run consistently, and stop planning your workouts around what your ankle might tolerate that day.

This is for you if:

  • You have ankle pain that won’t go away and it’s impacting your ability to to run or be active.

  • You’ve been told, “just rest” and it didn’t help, or maybe even made it worse.

  • You’ve tried traditional PT and doing ankle 4 way and body weight calf raises isn’t cutting it.

  • You’re a runner, athlete, or active adult who refuses to settle for having ankle pain the rest of their life.

  • You’re ready for a holistic, long-lasting solution.

Physical therapist assisting a male patient with IASTM or scraping for calf and ankle pain.

“I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Megan Rodio and Unlimited PT and sports performance! After dealing with an ankle injury I sustained doing CrossFit, I was frustrated and unsure when I’d be able to get back to doing the activities I love. Megan was incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging, and attentive throughout the entire process. She tailored my rehab to my goals and helped me build my strength and confidence back safely.

Thanks to her guidance and expertise, I’m now back to doing CrossFit completely pain-free! I’m so grateful for all of her help and would highly recommend Dr. Rodio to anyone recovering from an injury or looking to get back to doing what they love. She truly goes above and beyond for her patients!”

From Our Patients

Mia S.

Megan is exceptional at what she does, with a clear specialization in helping athletes return to competition. My son suffered what was initially expected to be a season-ending ankle injury, but through Megan’s targeted recovery exercises and personalized approach, he was able to return and compete within the same season. As an athlete herself, she truly understands the importance of preventive care, proper recovery, and effective rehabilitation. Her expertise and dedication made a significant impact on my son’s recovery.

Steven A.

“I struggled with muscle imbalances and limited mobility for years, which affected both my running and my strength training. Working with Megan for almost three years has completely changed that. She has been key to my recovery, and I’m now running pain-free and lifting with better form and confidence.

Megan is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and fully engaged in every session. She takes the time to explain the why behind everything, which has helped me understand my body better and make lasting improvements.

I’m grateful for the progress I’ve made and couldn’t recommend Megan enough.”

Carlos M.
Physical therapist works on an active adult and runner's ankle pain.
Physical therapist running on the American Tobacco trail in Durham, NC
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Physical therapist performing cupping for an active adult.
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Physical therapist measuring a woman’s shoulder range of motion with a goniometer during a clinical assessment