Tendinitis/Bursitis of Foot

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons/bursas attached to the foot.

Symptoms
  • Pain with walking
  • Loss of ROM in the foot
  • Point tenderness on the tendon/bursa
  • Worse at the beginning of exercise
  • Pain when wearing shoes
  • Redness and warmth
  • Swelling in the foot
Causes
  • Excessive running
  • Excessive walking
  • Excessive standing
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Faulty gait or running program
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Cryotherapy
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Soft tissue massage
Tendinitis/Bursitis of Foot Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Tendinitis/Bursitis of Foot Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Tendinitis/Bursitis of Foot 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