Category: Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Understanding the Posterior Tibial Tendon and Its Role in Your Foot The Posterior Tibial Tendon plays a critical role in keeping your foot stable. It runs along the inner side of your ankle and connects a muscle in your lower leg (the Posterior Tibialis) to the bones in your foot, particularly the navicular bone. This…
Read moreBest Shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
This article will discuss the best shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. We’ll explain what aspects of each shoe can relieve medial ankle pain. As a foot and ankle specialist, I’ve provided footwear advice to our patients for over 10 years. James McCormack is a Physical Therapist specialising in knee, foot & ankle injuries. www.flawlessphysio.co.uk participates…
Read morePosterior Tibial Tendonitis Brace
The function of a Posterior Tibial Tendonitis brace is to offload the Posterior Tibial Tendon so that it is not under as much stress when weight-bearing. Therefore, it helps to reduce pain levels and inflammation within the tendon. When used with the correct shoes and strengthening exercises, a Posterior Tibial Tendonitis brace is an excellent…
Read morePTTD: Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
What is PTTD? PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction) is a condition that affects the Poster Tibial Tendon, leading it to become weak and painful on the medial ankle, resulting in an adult-acquired flat foot. PTTD Symptoms PTTD in the early stages can result in pain in the inner ankle that is worse with impact activities…
Read moreOrthotics for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Orthotics are designed to offload the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and shorten the Posterior Tibial Tendon, reducing inflammation and pain and improving function. Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction causes pain along the Posterior Tibial tendon, which runs along the inside of the shin bone and the inner…
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