The posterial tibial tendon is located in the calf between the knee and ankle, courses along the inside ankle and arch and attaches to the navicular bone. According to podiatrist Dr. Martin Chaney of the Podiatry Network, this tendon works with...
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, heel pain affects 40 percent of all Americans. Although heel pain is common, it is not normal. If left untreated, heel pain is more difficult to overcome. With the guidance of your...
Pain the arch of your foot can have several causes, including plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendinitis and medial tibial stress syndrome, according to Podiatry Today. As the "British Journal of Sports Medicine" points out, arch pain is...
Excess weight puts a strain on every part of your body, including your ankles. Having to bear additional weight puts stress on bones, tendons and ligaments. Because your feet and ankles bear most of the burden of holding you up, they, along with...
Ankle tendinitis is a general term for inflammation in any of the tendons near the ankle. Common sites of ankle tendinitis are the heel, or Achilles tendonitis; inside of the ankle, or posterior tibial tendonitis; and outside of the ankle, or...
Orthopedic devices (orthotics) are foot supports that are used to treat a number of foot disorders and to help lessen discomfort. Some foot inserts are customized (made from scans of your feet) while others are mass produced and are available...
Tendinitis is a condition of inflammation of the tendon. The condition is painful and can limit range of motion of a joint. Tendinitis can occur in anyone, but is more common in adults over the age of 40. Preventing tendinitis involves avoiding...
Soreness in the arches of one or both feet is one of the most common afflictions distance runners face. While this kind of injury often resolves quickly without specific treatment, it can linger for weeks or even months if you don't address the...
Running on a treadmill offers distinct advantages over running outdoors. The deck is softer than asphalt or concrete, foul weather and high winds are not factors, you can calculate the distance you cover with great precision, and you can bail at...
If you are an active female over 40, you are prone to posterior tibial tendinitis. Strengthening this area may help you prevent this condition. It also can improve symptoms if you already suffer it---after acute inflammation subsides. Your...
The posterior tibial tendon is located on the lower back portion of the leg that helps to connect the tibia and fibula, two lower-leg bones. The tendon passes through the outer "knob" of your ankle and connects with the metatarsals in your toes....
When you run long distance, you take about 1,500 steps a mile. That's close to 40,000 in a single marathon. Your leg joints therefore have to dissipate a formidable amount of impact stress in order to keep functioning properly. As good a job as...
The tendon on the inside of the foot is also known as the posterior tibial tendon. This tendon begins in your calf, runs the length of the inside of your ankle and helps to support the bones in the middle of your foot. The posterior tibial tendon...
"Flat feet" is a popular reference term for the medical condition describing feet with collapsed arches. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) states that flat-footedness is caused either by the body's inability to develop...
