Foot and ankle care in Woburn, MA
Foot & Ankle Physical Therapy in Woburn
Foot or ankle pain can make it harder to stay on your feet. We check how your foot and ankle move and how symptoms affect your walking and balance. You leave understanding what we found, how physical therapy could help and what your next steps are.
Foot and ankle concerns we see: Achilles tendinitisPlantar fasciitisFoot and ankle sprains
- Appointments available within 2 business days
- 40 minutes of one-on-one care
- The same physical therapist, every visit
- Coordination with your physician when needed
Serving Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Stoneham, Medford, Winchester, Lexington and Melrose.
01 — What you may be feeling
What is your foot or ankle making harder?
Choose the concern that sounds most like yours, or contact us if you are unsure where to start.
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Not sure where your concern fits?
You do not need a diagnosis or the right medical words to contact us. Tell us what has changed and what you are having trouble doing. Talk with our team.
Have insurance questions?
We help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Coverage depends on your plan.
How we can help
Explore foot and ankle care at FYZICAL Woburn
Explore some of the concerns we assess and how care can be tailored to your activities and goals.
Achilles tendinitis and tendinopathy
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel and is used when you walk, climb stairs and push off. Pain or stiffness at the back of the heel may be related to it. Tendinitis is the familiar term and suggests inflammation; tendinopathy is a broader term that also includes changes within the tendon. Your assessment guides activity pacing and progressive strengthening, with adjustments as your symptoms and abilities change.
Request an appointmentPlantar fasciitis and heel pain
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue along the sole that helps support the arch. Irritation of it may be related to pain under the heel or sole, often noticed with first steps after rest, with your assessment considering this pattern alongside movement, strength and other possible contributors. Your therapist may look at mobility, strength, walking and how you are on your feet, and discuss footwear options suited to your activities and comfort.
Request an appointmentFoot and ankle sprains
A sprain means ligaments connecting bones in the foot or ankle have been stretched or torn. Swelling, bruising, pain and a sense of instability can overlap with a fracture or tendon injury, so significant trauma needs medical assessment before routine physical therapy. Once that has happened, rehabilitation may include mobility, strength, balance and walking practice.
Request an appointmentYour assessment guides an individualized plan. Your therapist discusses how physical therapy and any care from your other healthcare professionals fit together.
Ask about an appointmentOur approach to care
Foot and ankle care, paced to you
Foot and ankle pain can affect how you stand, walk and manage stairs. Based on your assessment, your evidence-informed program may combine activity pacing, movement work and practical guidance to help manage symptoms and improve what you can do. Treatment is individualized to your assessment, response and goals.
Activity and load pacing
Your therapist helps you consider how much standing, walking and stair use your foot or ankle tolerates right now, with the aim of staying active without pushing through worsening pain.
Mobility and progressive strength
Your assessment guides work on foot, ankle and calf movement and strength. Any program is chosen after your assessment and adjusted to your abilities, response and any medical precautions.
Balance, walking and footwear
Your therapist selects balance and walking practice around your assessed difficulties and goals. Your therapist may also discuss footwear options suited to your activities, review your comfort and walking, and adjust guidance as your needs change.
Support between appointments
A manageable home program helps you keep working toward your goals. Your therapist explains how much to do, how to adjust when your foot or ankle flares and when to stop an exercise and seek advice.
We review changes in your symptoms and everyday function—not just a pain score—and adjust your program as needed. Tell your therapist about new or worsening foot or ankle symptoms; some changes need medical review rather than an exercise adjustment.
Ready to get started? Appointments are often available within two business days. Request an appointment or call 781-995-0064.
03 — Your first visit
Know what to expect from the start
Step 1
We listen
Tell us when your foot or ankle problem began, any injury, what makes it better or worse and how it affects standing, walking and stairs. We discuss your health history and goals.
Step 2
We assess
As appropriate to your safety, your therapist checks how your foot and ankle move, strength, and your balance and walking. Your therapist explains the findings and discusses care options and any additional medical input needed.
Step 3
We explain
We explain the findings, answer your questions and discuss next steps, including another healthcare professional’s input when needed.
Step 4
We plan together
We agree on goals and discuss the recommended approach, including whether to begin treatment that day.
What should I bring?
Bring your insurance information, medication list, any referral or imaging reports, and the shoes you wear most. Wear loose clothing that lets your therapist see your lower leg, ankle and foot.
Already have a diagnosis or referral?
Bring it with you. Your therapist will review the information and assess how the problem affects you now.
04 — Our team
Decades of combined experience. Care centered on you.
More than 70 years of combined physical therapy experience.
Meet the physical therapists at FYZICAL Woburn. Our team brings experience in helping people work toward better movement, balance and everyday function.
Michael Bove, PT
Clinical Director
Marjorie Leary, PT
Physical Therapist
Juliane Farias, PT
Physical Therapist
Your questions, concerns and goals are part of the conversation throughout your care.
Request an appointment05 — Questions
A few answers before you get started
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New-patient evaluations are often available within two business days. Call or submit a request to check current availability.
Do I need a referral?
You can contact us without one. We will help check what is needed for your visit and your insurance plan.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
No. Tell us what you are experiencing. Your physical therapist will assess your concerns and discuss appropriate next steps.
Will my insurance cover my visits?
We are in-network with Medicare, Medicare Railroad, Mass General Brigham, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, TRICARE, BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim. Services for other plans, excluding Medicaid, are out-of-network and subject to clinic benefit verification. We are not a Medicaid provider. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We can help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Benefit verification does not guarantee payment.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on your assessment, goals and progress. Your therapist will discuss a recommended plan and review it as treatment progresses.
Is physical therapy right for my foot or ankle?
Your therapist assesses your concerns, explains how physical therapy may help and discusses any medical input needed before or alongside care.
What if an exercise is painful?
Some discomfort can be expected, but do not push through pain that is getting worse. Stop and tell your therapist so the exercise can be adjusted or your foot or ankle reviewed.
How long does foot or ankle recovery take?
Your recovery plan reflects your condition, activities and goals. Your therapist reviews your progress and discusses what to expect; recovery times vary.
I just injured my ankle. Should I book physical therapy?
After a significant injury, get a medical assessment first to rule out a fracture or tendon rupture. If you cannot bear weight or heard a pop, seek same-day medical care rather than a callback.
Can I contact you for a family member?
Yes. Enter your own contact information and let us know you are contacting us for someone else.
Where is the clinic?
400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1800, Woburn, MA 01801. Free parking is available. Get directions
06 — Contact
Take the next step toward more comfortable movement.
Call our Woburn team or request a visit. Appointments are often available within two business days. Call 781-995-0064, or request a callback below.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Woburn
Hours and access
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Free parking available.
This form is not for urgent foot or ankle problems. For a deformed or cold, pale foot, or a medical emergency, call 911. For a sudden pop at the back of the heel or inability to bear weight, seek same-day medical care rather than waiting for a reply.