Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
The tibialis posterior is one of the main stabilizers of the medial arch of the foot. Along with the flexor digitorum longus and the flexor hallicus longus, the tibialis posterior forms the deep calf musculature and helps control pronation during the gait cycle. Posterior tibial tendonitis is the result of repetitive overload on the tibialis posterior tendon which results in pain, tenderness, and inflammation of the tendon. The condition of acute tendonitis can progress into a chronic tendonosis which is characterized as a degerative condition if the excessive load is not normalized. Chronic overload on a degenerated tendon can predispose it to a partial or full-thickness tear.
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