Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction

The post-tibial tendon runs vertically down the inside of the tibia bone and ankle, wrapping under the arch. The primary function of this tendon is to hold up the arch, as well as being a connector for the leg and foot. The tendon also helps to turn your foot inward while walking.

When the tendon dysfunctions, the arch is no longer held up and a flat foot occurs. This is referred to as post-tibial tendon dysfunction.

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction – Symptoms

Post-tibial tendonitis can lead to:

Heel Pain
Arch Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spurs

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Causes

Overuse of the calf muscle will weaken the post-tibial tendon that connects the muscle to the bone. Strain on this tendon then becomes an issue. At first, the pain or swelling may come and go quickly, but eventually, the problem may become more permanent as the tendon weakens. Years of overpronation can also lead to post-tibial tendonitis and/or dysfunction.

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Treatment

Post-tibial tendonitis can lead to:

Limit activity to allow the tendon to rest and heal.
Use ice therapy while at rest to reduce inflammation.
Use a custom-fitted ezWalker® Custom Performance Orthotic to help support the post-tibial tendon during activity.
The ezWalker® Custom Orthotic provides relief from everyday stress and strain.
It is designed to support the STT joint, which is the joint the post-tibial tendon wraps around as it inserts into the bone.

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Prevention

As with all foot problems, proper shoe fit is essential.
Make sure your shoes are properly fitted.
Have your shoe fit checked regularly.
Remember that the size shown on a measuring device is only a reference.
Mass-manufactured shoes are not all created equal.
Refer to the Shoe Fitting Reference Guide for proper guidelines on how to best fit your shoes.

Note: If you follow these guidelines and severe pain persists, you must seek the counsel of a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Foot Length (cm)	24.0	24.5	25.0	25.5	26.0	26.5	27.0	27.5	28.0	28.5	29.0	29.5	30.0	30.5	31.0	31.5
Foot Length (inch)	9.45"	9.65"	9.84"	10.04"	10.24"	10.43"	10.63"	10.83"	11.02"	11.22"	11.42"	11.61"	11.81"	12.01"	12.20"	12.40"
US	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13.0	13.5
UK	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5
EU	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	43.5	44	44.5	45	45.5	46	46.5	47

Foot Length (cm)

24.0

24.5

25.0

25.5

26.0

26.5

27.0

27.5

28.0

28.5

29.0

29.5

30.0

30.5

31.0

31.5

Foot Length (inch)

9.45"

9.65"

9.84"

10.04"

10.24"

10.43"

10.63"

10.83"

11.02"

11.22"

11.42"

11.61"

11.81"

12.01"

12.20"

12.40"

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.0

13.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

39.5

40.5

42.5

43.5

44.5

45.5

46.5

Foot Length (cm)	21.0	21.5	22.0	22.5	23.0	23.5	24.0	24.5	25.0	25.5	26.0	26.5	27.0	28.0
Foot Length (inch)	8.27"	8.46"	8.66"	8.86"	9.06"	9.25"	9.45"	9.65"	9.84"	10.04"	10.24"	10.43"	10.63"	11.02"
US	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	10	11	12
UK	2	2.5	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	8	9	10
EU	35	35.5	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	40.5	41	42	43

Foot Length (cm)

21.0

21.5

22.0

22.5

23.0

23.5

24.0

24.5

25.0

25.5

26.0

26.5

27.0

28.0

Foot Length (inch)

8.27"

8.46"

8.66"

8.86"

9.06"

9.25"

9.45"

9.65"

9.84"

10.04"

10.24"

10.43"

10.63"

11.02"

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

35.5

36.5

37.5

38.5

40.5

Foot Length (cm)	8.0	8.5	9.0	9.5	10.0	10.5	11.0	11.5	12.0	13.0	14.0	15.0	16.0	17.0
Foot Length (inch)	3.15"	3.35"	3.54"	3.74"	3.94"	4.13"	4.33"	4.53"	4.72"	5.12"	5.51"	5.91"	6.30"	6.69"
US	1	1.5	2	2.5	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	6	7	8	9	10
UK	0.5	1	1.5	2	2.5	3	3.5	4	4.5	5.5	6.5	7.5	8.5	9.5
EU	16	17	18	18.5	19	19.5	20	20.5	21	22	23	24	25	27

Foot Length (cm)

8.0

8.5

9.0

9.5

10.0

10.5

11.0

11.5

12.0

13.0

14.0

15.0

16.0

17.0

Foot Length (inch)

3.15"

3.35"

3.54"

3.74"

3.94"

4.13"

4.33"

4.53"

4.72"

5.12"

5.51"

5.91"

6.30"

6.69"

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

18.5

19.5

20.5

Foot Length (cm)	17.0	17.5	18.0	18.5	19.0	19.5	20.0	20.5	21.0	21.5	22.0	22.5	23.0	23.5	24.5	25.5
Foot Length (inch)	6.69"	6.89"	7.09"	7.28"	7.48"	7.68"	7.87"	8.07"	8.27"	8.46"	8.66"	8.86"	9.06"	9.25"	9.65"	9.84"
US	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.5	1	1.5	2	2.5	3	4	5	6	7
UK	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.5	1	1.5	2	2.5	3	4	5	6
EU	28	29	30	30.5	31	31.5	32	33	33.5	34	35	35.5	36	37	38	40

Foot Length (cm)

17.0

17.5

18.0

18.5

19.0

19.5

20.0

20.5

21.0

21.5

22.0

22.5

23.0

23.5

24.5

25.5

Foot Length (inch)

6.69"

6.89"

7.09"

7.28"

7.48"

7.68"

7.87"

8.07"

8.27"

8.46"

8.66"

8.86"

9.06"

9.25"

9.65"

9.84"

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

1.5

2.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

1.5

2.5

30.5

31.5

33.5

35.5

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction – Symptoms

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Causes

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Treatment

Post-Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction Prevention

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