Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
Sub-4 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Clinic in Staffordshire, West Midlands
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn
The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of your leg. A tendon attaches muscles to bones and the posterior tibial tendon attaches the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot. The tendons main function is to hold up the arch and support the foot when walking.
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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn
The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of your leg. A tendon attaches muscles to bones and the posterior tibial tendon attaches the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot. The tendons main function is to hold up the arch and support the foot when walking.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction – Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms include;
- Swelling or pain on the inner arch,
- Heel, ankle and foot pain that increases with running, jumping or climbing.
- Pain along the inside of the foot and ankle, where the tendon lies.
- Pain that is worse with activity.
- High-impact activities like running are difficult
- Pain on the outside of the ankle.
Diagnosis
The best way to know if you are suffering from Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or there are no underlying conditions causing the pain, is to Book a free assessment with Sub-4 clinic.
The assessment will help to look at the pain and check if it is Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and decide which is the best way to achieve recovery.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)- Treatment & Cost
The purpose of a Sub-4 free assessment, is to help explore the pain issue you have and determine what (if anything) can be done to treat your Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD).
A Biomechanical Assessment level can be discussed as well, depending on the level of pain or discomfort you are suffering.
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