Tib. Post. Tendonitis Collection

People who proclaim (often quite vehemently) that arch-supporting insoles are bad for your feet because they weaken your muscles take too narrow a view of the subject. They’re ignoring that we have different bodies and genetics. Let’s look at what the research shows, why some people might need insoles more than others, and the various ways you can keep your feet and body strong while using them.

What causes tibialis posterior tendonitis, how to diagnose it, and the best treatment approach.

In this video, I demonstrate how to tape your ankle and foot with rigid zinc-oxide tape to reduce the load on your tibialis posterior tendon. It's not a long-term solution, but can provide good short-term pain relief when you have posterior tibial tendonitis. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. You can find more detailed advice about treatment for posterior tibial tendonitis in this article . If

Tib post tendinopathy can cause a lot of pain on the inside of your ankle and foot and be notoriously slow to react to treatment. In this article, I’ll share some tips that have made the biggest differences for my patients who had "difficult to fix" cases of this condition. I’ve previously done a livestream where I explained the full array of treatments for tib post tendinopathy and you may find that video useful as well. In this article: Be careful of exercises Shoes matter

It’s important to understand that pronation of your foot or ankle is a normal part of how we walk. It’s only when it’s excessive or not well controlled that it may cause injuries. In this article I explain what exercises I usually prescribe to help correct overpronation. In this article: What is an ideal foot posture? Practising the components Putting it all together Video demonstration of exercises to correct overpronation What is an ideal foot posture? Our feet all look

In this article we discuss the most common causes for foot pain in runners and the top 3 treatments that work best for them.

This taping technique works really well for any injury that’s caused by over-pronation e.g. shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) or tib post tendinopathy. However, taping is only part of the treatment. You should also strengthen the muscles around your hips and ankle. Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP online via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan. About the Author Maryke Louw is a