Posterior Tibialis Tenosynovitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendon and its enveloping sheath of the posterior tibialis.
Purchase 3 Phases

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 Tenosynovitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Heel Offs
  • Posterior Tib Retraining
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Posterior Tibialis Tenosynovitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Posterior Tibialis Tenosynovitis 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