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Our user asked: "this past november i got a little too motivated and ran 4 miles with a weight pack training for navy seal training. then a couple days later ran 8 miles, (on no running regimen) i woke up the next morning barely able to walk on my foot. at first i thought it was a stress fracture. an ortho specialist said he is 95% sure it is tendonitis. i have heard there are two types of tendonitis. one that can last forever and one that will get better with therapy. i can run without pain but the top inside of my foot still hurts to touch and stretch. any pressure on top of my foot hurts still and will randomly flare up. i am scared and dont know what to do from here. how do i know if it is messed up forever or if it will get better with therapy? this will depend on when i decide to get sworn into the navy because of starting therapy or not. i wrestled in college i am in great shape. is running lots of mile the only way to tell? i need some advice i have no one else to go to and im trying to keep any paperwork on an injured foot from the navy medical doctors. i need some help and direction on what to do and how to tell if its ok to sign and start training or not. (i will be running at least 12 miles a day come 6 months from now) i have a long arduous road ahead of me. i just need some help please! i will not sign any contract with the navy until i feel my foot is better. this is a 14 year dream to become a navy seal. i cannot start behind the eight ball. i am friends with a certified massage therapist. mainly, how will i know when it is better and the degree to which i hurt it(forever lingering or fixed with therapy) please please help me."
Ask a PT Response: "Did the ortho take any medical imaging of your foot ie. x-ray, MRI, etc to determine his dx? Are you able to see a PT? I really would not be able to help you much unless I physically examined you to determine what may be going on. I would definitely take a look at your running mechanics as well to determine if there are any factors with your mechanics which could be contributing stress to the affected area. Generally with tendonitis, rest and avoidance of activities which exacerbate the condition are recommended. Icing and other methods of reducing inflammation including medications may be recommended as well. Given your situation and goals, it probably would be a good idea to work with a PT in your area so that you can maximize your recovery time. Best of luck to you."
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