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Neck

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Shoulder

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Back

Patient receiving laser therapy at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain management.

Elbow

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Wrist

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Hip

Therapist using a laser therapy device on a patient's leg at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain relief and rehabilitation.

Knee

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Leg

Physical therapy session at Marathon Physical Therapy, focusing on shoulder rehabilitation exercises for injury recovery.

Ankle

OVERVIEW

Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis

Human foot anatomy diagram highlighting malleolus, navicular bone, and posterior tibial tendon pain for physical therapy.

It is common in middle-aged and overweight people due to degenerative changes in tendon. It can be complete or partial, with pain below or behind your inside ankle bone (medial Malleolus). Flattened arches are common. Common treatments include orthoses, anti-inflammatory treatment (physical therapies modalities), and surgical debridement.

TREATMENT

Possible Treatments

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Balance Improvement
  • Increase your ability to stand on the leg and bear weight
  • Reduce the chance of reoccurrence
  • Increase your fitness
  • Enhance Function
  • Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
  • Increase oxygen to tissues
  • Enhance Proprioception
  • Increase range of motion
  • Self-care for Symptoms
  • Increase tolerance for prolonged activities
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