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Tendonitis in foot

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Topic: Tendonitis in foot

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: Tendonitis in foot
Date Posted: Jul 20 2011 at 2:19pm

Our user asked: "Hello, At the beginning of this summer, I started running again for the first time in several months, about 4-5 miles a day. I increased mileage over the course of June and the vast majority of my runs were hilly. After a month, I developed tendonitis in my Achilles tendon of my left foot. For one day of this, it hurt to walk. I rested my foot completely for 3 days and then started stretching my Achilles 20 min a day, massaging it, and either walking or swimming. After two days of this, my Achilles tendon feels much better, not hurting at all unless I am specifically stretching it, but now, the opposite tendon on my same foot (Posterior tibial tendon? It runs down my shin opposite my ankle) has begun hurting, even when I walk!! Please help me! I am at my wit's end here. Thanks so much"

Ask a PT Response: "It sounds like you are taking the correct steps for recovery with rest, exercise modification, and treatment. Since you are now experiencing similiar symtoms on the opposite side, have you tried the same treament interventions which you were performing on your left extremity? If so, has it helped? Without physically examining you, I would be unable to differentiate between post tib, gastroc, soleus, etc.. involvement. If your condition continues to affect you, it may be a good idea to see a PT for an evaluation. He or she will be able to determine the etiology of your pain and to develop a specific plan of care for your needs based on the evaluation."