Exercise and Shoe Orthoses in Treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Tendinopathy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Tendinopathy focused on measuring Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pain (> 3 months duration) Pain localized to the medial ankle and foot Swelling at the medial ankle Able to perform a single controlled heel lowering Exclusion Criteria: Bilateral posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Fixed foot deformities Previous foot surgery Presence of any other concurrent foot pathology besides posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Ability to walk only with assistive device Neurological disorders Cognitive dysfunction Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease Evidence of cord compression Uncontrolled hypertension Infection Severe respiratory disease Pregnancy Current or recent history of low back pain Known rheumatic joint disease Peripheral vascular disease with sensory loss of the foot.
Sites / Locations
- Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
type of exericse
type of exercise