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Foot & Ankle Pain Relief in New York City

Foot and ankle pain is common and can interfere with walking, sports, and even daily routines like climbing stairs or standing at work. At Dynamic Physical Therapy NYC, our expert therapists provide individualized care to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help patients across New York return to an active lifestyle.

Is foot, ankle, and heel pain common?

Yes. Evidence based research shows that about 10 percent of Americans seek medical help for heel pain, most often caused by plantar fasciitis. Beyond heel pain, sprains, strains, tendinitis, arthritis, and sports injuries are frequent reasons for treatment. Because the ankle and foot support the entire body, even minor problems can quickly become major limitations if left untreated.

The ankle foot complex is made up of the tibia and fibula bones of the lower leg, forming an arch over the talus bone. This structure connects to many smaller foot bones and creates a dynamic arch that flattens and restores with each step, jump, or landing. When this system is stressed, pain, stiffness, and injury can develop.

How does physical therapy help foot and ankle pain?

Our New York physical therapists specialize in evaluating the mechanics of your foot, ankle, and leg. We assess joint motion, muscle strength, and walking or running patterns to find the true cause of your pain. With this information, we create a customized plan that may include:

  • Manual therapy to reduce stiffness and restore mobility
  • Targeted strengthening for foot, ankle, and calf muscles
  • Balance and stability training to prevent reinjury
  • Postural and gait analysis for improved walking and running mechanics
  • Education on footwear, orthotics, and injury prevention strategies

By addressing the underlying cause, we help you recover quickly and return to normal walking, running, or sports activities.

Conditions we treat

  • Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
  • Ankle and foot sprains
  • Arthritis in the ankle or foot joints
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Peroneal tendonitis
  • Flat feet and related arch pain
  • Foot drop due to nerve injury
  • Diabetic foot complications
  • Sports injuries affecting the foot and ankle
  • Hallux valgus (bunions)
  • Post surgical rehabilitation following trauma or corrective surgery

Get relief from foot & ankle pain

Whether your pain is from a sprain, tendon irritation, or long standing conditions like plantar fasciitis or arthritis, our team at Dynamic Physical Therapy NYC can help. With evidence based care, hands on treatment, and tailored exercise programs, we guide patients across New York back to strong, pain free movement.

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Jacqueline Granda

PT tech

Ms Jacqueline Granda has received medical assistant training and has been an integral part of our Dynamic family since the past 7 years. Ms Granda (Jackie) is a binding force for our younger staff members. Ms Granda is very graceful in her interactions with patients and colleagues alike and therefore she is well liked by all. Ms Granda genuinely believes Dynamic to be her second family. Outside work, Ms Granda enjoys walking and reading and she spends most of her time caring for her beloved family.

Zainab Ashgar

Receptionist

Ms Zainab Ashgar has joined our team recently for the past 3 months. She is very enthusiastic and eager to help patients. Ms Ashgar can cheer anyone up with her hearty conversations. Outside work, Zainab enjoys caring for her family and traveling.

Tahamina Afroze

PT tech

Ms Tahamina Afroze is a very conscientious staff who champions caring and compassion.

Jarin Rahman

PT tech

Ms Jarin Rahman joined our Dynamic team in the past 10 months. She brings the bilingual power to ease the apprehension of our patients from south east Asian backgrounds and has become a great team player.

Taslima Rehman

Receptionist

Ms Taslima Rahman grew up in Bangladesh and has a great command over connecting with people. Ms Rahman’s work ethic and smile is contagious and besides reception duties, she is the binding force for our staff since the past 2 years. Ms Rahman has great communication skills and she advocates for her patients tirelessly. Outside work, Ms Rahman is deeply involved in caring for her family and tries to catch up on some Television shows on weekends.

Jinu Susan Cherian

PTA

Ms Jinu Susan Cherian has received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and has clinical experience of 5 years. She has been a part of our Dynamic team since the past 1 ½ years and is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who brings a smile to every patient’s face. Outside her work, Jinu enjoys music, dancing and traveling.

Amarjot Kaur

Ms Amarjot Kaur has received a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy and has clinical experience of 5 years. She has been a part of our Dynamic team since past 3 years and has a very caring approach for all her patients. Outside her work, Ms Kaur enjoys music and special productions.

Shweta Miglani

PT

Ms Shweta Miglani has clinical experience of 13 years and has been a part of our team at Dynamic since the past 2 years. Shweta has vast experience in outpatient Physical Therapy and has successfully run a private practice in India before moving to NY. She is a very caring clinician who loves talking – she can go on listening and talking to her patients all day long and deliver compassionate one on one care. She is a mother of a young boy but has energy to pursue her doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Montana. Outside her work, Shweta loves reading, playing word games and sketching.

Mitsu Purohit

PT , MS, CES, PES

Mitsu is a master clinician who has been striving daily at Dynamic Physical Therapy since the past 5 plus years to leave a positive lasting impression on every patient she meets. She prides herself in working one on one with her patients and is known to develop meaningful and compassionate professional relationships. She has received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy ( S.P university, India) followed by Masters in exercise kinesiology ( Long Island university , Brooklyn Campus ). Additionally, Ms Purohit is also a Certified Performance enhancement specialist (PES) & corrective exercise specialist ( CES) from National academy of sports medicine (NASM). In her spare time, Mitsu loves to travel and explore new places, new spicy food joints and is an avid music enthusiast. Her latest hobby includes calligraphy.

Rajeshwari Soni

Physical Therapist
Registered In Musculoskeletal Sonography

Rajeshwari Soni grew up in Mumbai, India. She completed her Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from Pravara Medical Institute, India in 2007. She pursued her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a major in Biomechanics- clinical track in 2011 from Texas Woman University, Denton Texas.

She has been working as a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York since 2011 and during practice she realized that timely and accurate diagnosis helps in faster recovery of patients and improves functional prognosis. Rajeshwari has been an integral part of our team since the last 5 years. Since 2016, she is appropriately utilizing her diagnostic skills to help patients’ achieve their goals. She has an RMSK- Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography from APCA (Alliance for Physician certification in advancement) certification and also practices EMG/NCV testing, of which she received certifications from HODS (Hands On Diagnostics). Outside of her work she enjoys time with her family, loves reading, fitness/working out and helping people.

Dr Kajal Jani, DPT RMSK

Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Registered In Musculoskeletal Sonography

Dr Kajal Jani grew up in Gujarat, India. She has clinical experience of 20 years and has served our community in New York in a variety of settings such as in-patient rehab, group home and outpatient rehab. Dr Jani has been a vital part of our Dynamic family since past 10 years and has mentored numerous staff members. Her compassion and work ethics have earned her a lot of respect from her patients and colleagues alike.Since 2016, she is appropriately utilizing her diagnostic skills to help patients’ achieve their goals. She has an RMSK- Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonographic from APCA (Alliance for Physician certification in advancement) certification and also practices EMG/NCV testing, of which she received certifications from HODS (Hands On Diagnostics). Outside of her work she enjoys time with her family, cooking and yes: kickboxing.

Dr Esha Desai, DPT

Doctor Of Physical Therapy
VP PR

Dr. Esha Desai has been practicing physical therapy for about 12 years and she has been a part of Dynamic Physical therapy for about 9 years now. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The College of Saint Scholastica in September 2015 and Master’s degree in health administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in September 2010. She is a specialist in Vestibular Rehab and is successfully treating vertigo and other balance related issues. Dr. Desai has a special interest in orthopedics, geriatric care and treatment of BPPV and other vestibular disorders involving imbalance and dizziness. Her patients regard her as a compassionate, kind, caring and knowledgeable professional. In her spare time, she loves cooking, reading and travelling with her family. Dr Desai is a proud mother of a 4 years old daughter and loves to spend time with her princess.