Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the posterior tibialis tendons.

Symptoms
  • Fallen arch
  • Pain in the medial ankle
  • Swelling in the medial ankle
  • Pain worse with activities
  • Pain with walking or standing
  • Point tender with palpation to the medial ankle
Causes
  • Overuse- high-impact sports, such as basketball, tennis, or soccer
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Degeneration
Treatment
  • Soft tissue massage
  • ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Posterior Tib Retraining
  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Down Dog
  • Doorway Hamstring
  • Nose To Wall
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Stationary Bike
  • Gait II

Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Backwards Walk
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops