OVERVIEW
Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
It is common in middle-aged and overweight people due to degenerative changes in tendon. It can be complete or partial, with pain below or behind your inside ankle bone (medial Malleolus). Flattened arches are common. Common treatments include orthoses, anti-inflammatory treatment (physical therapies modalities), and surgical debridement.
TREATMENT
GOALS
Possible Treatment Goals
- Balance Improvement
- Increase your ability to stand on the leg and bear weight
- Reduce the chance of reoccurrence
- Increase your fitness
- Enhance Function
- Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
- Increase oxygen to tissues
- Enhance Proprioception
- Increase range of motion
- Self-care for Symptoms
- Increase tolerance for prolonged activities