I've had Posterior Tibial Tendinitis, as athletes are aware this is a terrible injury in that this main tendon from the bottom of the calf down to the foot is used for walking, running, standing..........my PT, said stretching the tendon with specific exercises and RICE with arch support insoles when walking is the remedy, well after about 15 weeks, things weren't improving that much if at all, I was wearing Spenco sandals with the supportive arch at home, orthodontic arch insoles in all shoes.....these were all purchased to tackle my flat feet and tendon that is inflamed and has fluid (showed on 2 x ultrasounds over 15 weeks). Well things weren't getting much better I cut out running and cycling during this recovery period, swimming was fine. So I decided to take my own approach walk around barefoot at home, massage my calf using my Compex muscle stimulator. 3 weeks on, my feet are feeling great, in fact I went for a run on a treadmill today no pain, when I stretch the tendon pain has gone away.............I'm not saying this is a cure, but these 2 things seemed to have fixed my problem. I've gone back to my netural running shoes for walking and running on treadmill.
Comments are welcome, maybe different bodies react in different ways, I'm just glad I'm almost back to normal as this was a horrible injury that leaves the athlete stranded for a long period....I'm back cycling with mileage as well.
Comments are welcome, maybe different bodies react in different ways, I'm just glad I'm almost back to normal as this was a horrible injury that leaves the athlete stranded for a long period....I'm back cycling with mileage as well.