Berkshire Physiotherapy Centre

Posterior Tibialis Tenosynovitis

Introduction | Anterior Tibial Tenosynovitis | Medial and Anterior Tibial Syndrome | Posterior Tibialis Tenosynovitis | Stress Fractures

The muscle involved here controls excessive inward rolling of the foot. Strain or overuse of this muscle will result in inflammation. High jumpers often have problems with this muscle of the take off leg.


Treatment
	Rest for 10 days - when training is resumed increase mileage very gradually
	Foot position must be controlled - by the use of an orthotic in the shoe
	Mileage must be decreased, then slowly increased
	ICE twice day for 12 minutes
	Physiotherapy
	Anti-inflammatory tablets


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