Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
The goals of treatment are to:
- Prevent the foot from pronating
- Decrease inflammation and prevent deterioration of the tendon
You may be referred to an orthopedic specialist. Early treatment and correction of the underlying cause improves the prognosis. Treatment may include:
- RICE-rest, ice, compression and elevation
- Strapping or taping the foot; some people need a cast or a brace
- Physical therapy, including:
- Exercises to strengthen the posterior tibial muscle
- Correction of poor dance or exercise techniques
- Custom-made orthotics-These are shoe inserts that can decrease tension on the tendon, reduce pronation, and help support the foot.
- Surgery to repair the tendon
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