Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Chronic ankle instability — defined as persistent feelings of giving way, recurrent sprains, and reduced functional confidence more than twelve months after an initial ankle sprain — affects up to 40% of patients who sustain lateral ankle ligament injuries, making it one of the most prevalent long-term musculoskeletal problems in active adults. The underlying mechanism is multifactorial: incompletely healed ligament tissue with residual mechanical laxity, persistent proprioceptive deficits that impair the ankle’s neuromuscular protective response, and in some cases undetected associated injuries — peroneal tendon tears, osteochondral lesions, or subtalar instability — that were never addressed after the original sprain. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC chronic ankle sprain specialists perform a comprehensive evaluation — including stress imaging, MRI when indicated, and detailed neuromuscular assessment — to identify every structural and functional contributor to your instability before designing a treatment plan.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, chronic ankle instability treatment is structured around two phases: restoring neuromuscular control and, when necessary, addressing residual mechanical laxity. Phase one involves a formal proprioceptive and peroneal strengthening program targeting the dynamic stabilizers of the ankle — the muscle-tendon units that compensate for ligament incompetence when trained adequately. For patients with documented mechanical laxity on stress testing who have completed and failed six months of structured conservative rehabilitation, we discuss and coordinate surgical options — including the modified Broström procedure, the gold-standard lateral ankle ligament reconstruction with excellent long-term outcomes in active patients. We also address contributing factors like subtalar hypermobility, custom orthotic support to reduce inversion stress, and footwear modifications — because ligament reconstruction without addressing the biomechanical factors that caused the original sprain leads to recurrence.
Healthy Feet Podiatry has helped hundreds of NYC patients with chronic ankle instability break the cycle of recurring sprains and restore confident, unrestricted movement — whether they’re runners in Riverside Park, dancers in Chelsea, or professionals navigating Manhattan’s uneven sidewalks every day. Our approach addresses every dimension of chronic instability — structural, neuromuscular, and biomechanical — because lasting results require a complete solution, not a partial one. We serve patients across Manhattan and all five boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for chronic ankle ligament conditions and offering convenient scheduling for the long-term rehabilitation programs these cases require. If your ankle has been giving way for months or years, it’s time to stop accepting instability as inevitable — come to Healthy Feet Podiatry and let’s build a plan that actually fixes it.
TESTIMONIAL
Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
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