PTinAZ wrote:
MOPinCO wrote:
What are your recommendations for treating this type of injury? My PT has also recommends stretching and ice, although not complete rest and I've been battling it for 2 years.Lower extremity tendinopathies, especially for runners/triathletes, almost ALWAYS come down to
1) Why is the tendon getting excessively loaded (biomechanically) and addressing it
2) Depending what stage the patient presents.... Unload the tendon initially, then begin to load it progressively.
At times mobilization is needed, at times stabilization is needed.
I don't mean to be vague but these cases present differently with each patient. if you've had it for 2 years, you may need a bit more investigation on why it keeps reoccurring. "Stretching and Ice" aren't high on the list.
Agreed with this. I have had posterior tibialis tendinitis and as a PT, what you were given as treatment was not the best course of action. Seeing that you were (and still are) dealing with this for 15 months tells me that the PT was treating the symptoms and not the root cause. I don't know where you are but ask around and find someone who can help you get to the cause of the problem, solve it and allow you to resume your previous lifestyle. Interview potential PT's and/or past patients to find who is right for you. Best of luck, with good treatment, you should be back at it sooner rather than later.