Rupture Posterior Tibialis Tendon

Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the posterior tibialis tendon.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Flat foot appearance
  • Pain in the medial ankle and the bottom of the foot
Causes
  • Overweight
  • Flat feet
  • Degeneration
  • Fall
  • Overuse (basketball, tennis, soccer)
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progressing to ROM and stretching
  • Ankle stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Ankle stabilization exercises
Rupture Posterior Tibialis Tendon Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

Rupture Posterior Tibialis Tendon Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Step Downs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Throughs
  • Heel Raises
  • Nose To Wall
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

Rupture Posterior Tibialis Tendon Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Heel Offs
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Speed Skaters
  • Backwards Walk
  • Backwards Step Ups