3 Exercises for Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis

Today's video covers three exercises that can help reduce pain associated with tibialis posterior tendonitis or tendinopathy. Tibialis posterior is a relatively small muscle that runs along the inside of the lower leg. This muscle acts to invert and plantarflex the ankle and helps support the medial arch of the foot.

Dysfunction of the tibialis posterior tendon can cause pain along the inside of the lower leg and be one cause of posterior shin splints. More severe injuries of tibialis posterior can result in a gradual collapse of the arch of the foot.

If you have pain in this region, the resistance training exercises shown here can work to increase muscle strength and tendon capacity and decrease pain. Give them a try and let me know if you have any questions.

[piyushkandpal]

No waste of time, straight to the point, short video efficient video, useful exercises, detailed information.Keep up the good work man, i was struggling to find what is this pain called I mean I play cricket professionally and I run everyday and this pain is annoying, it does not allows me to bring out my full potential, but yeah thank you for the video.

[loismiller]

Great- working on arch reconstruction after tendon tear. Good stuff

[chazmuska]

Such a random muscle but plays an important role in our whole muscle synergistic system. Great explanations!

[ryanuma]

Aaahhh, at last.. i feel sp comfort after doing this exercise. Many thank's kind human 😊

[judomanX]

Thank you for sharing. For a person like me who can't afford to seek professional help this is really helpful.

[MargaretEmerson-gt]

Loved your video. No funny stuff. You are serious, professional and easy to follow. Thank you for you help!

[erinjimenez]

I did competitive gymnastics for years and was also a professional ballroom dancer. I’ve recently started ballet, and my posterior tibial tendinitis has started to flare up again, so I’m hoping these exercises will help!

[ruchisharma]

Thanks, am gonna try this, tried it a bit. I got accessory navicular bone pain, arch pain, same pain which you are showing, and eventually nerve pain in right leg, within a month. Now recovering slowly, whenever I walk a bit more, this one you are showing that part swells and hurts instantly. I changed 3 orthopedists, 1 month of NSAID and steroids, now Gabapin NT.
Will update this comment again if I feel changes after this stretch. Doctor recommended similar kind of stretches and told now stop medications, only strengthening stretch can help you.
I have been frustrated with this, as I was active HIIT and long walks person, now reduced to rest. I even don’t have flat feet.

[Male]

i have flat foot and i know this will be great exercises for it thanks bro

[laiibaaa]

I had an injury six months ago, doctors couldn't diagnose anything. I don't know properly what exercises to do, will try these. Maybe this will help.

[robertasalvo]

If someone has chronic PTTD, is it wise to just go into strengthening? My feet have flattened due to PTTD and all they can advice is braces or orthotics. I do not want orthotics as I have had them and made the problem worse in my opinion and my feet and calves become atrophied from all the years I wore them.

The muscle behind the shin is swollen and very sore, should this be released before strengthening? Have been going to PT for months and they feel that myofascial therapy is necessary in resolving this issue. I feel as I am wasting my time going to PT as they don't even address this issue.

I would love to resolve this pain in both feet, as it has been so problematic in my life. I do like your strengthening exercises. I have learned so much more on my own but I have no professional experience in dealing with this.

Thank you for your video.

[seekdaheights_]

Been running through the pain, now it’s gotten abit worse, thank you for the video!

[Suzyuz]

Hi 👋
Can this condition cause swelling in the calf/shin as well? Doctors aren’t very knowledgeable in this area and I can’t seem to find one that wants to explore further. I have Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and arthritis in my foot. How can I get checked for this and who should I see please?

[DansMoto]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♂️ pain started today. Feels like it is inflamed after walking. Shall I wait until inflammation is gone and do the exercises, or should I start asap eventough pain is still there.
Thanks!

[autotechnikooo]

Ive had this problem for almost 3 years now.. seems like it gets better and then it comes back again and cant play soccer properly.. its such a frustrating injury.. when it first happened in couldn't walk properly for a week on crotches.. thought i did serious damage. Mri and xray nothing with bones or tendons. Just found excessive fluid in my inner ankle bone... i will try these exercises as i miss playing so much..

[LL-wuui]

I am in treatment, and I got green light to run but this thing still hurts

[zoomermcboomer]

What should you do when not in rehab when you have pain. Should i use insoles? And is painfully walking with flat feet undoing my rehab sessions?

[sharonbhaimia]

Please speak about how to strengthen muscles/ligaments on sides of knees- to avoid discomfort& swelling/ not able to end knee to pray age 66 & 253 female yikes!

[karolosxanthis]

Every when should we do these exercises? 3/4 times per week or everyday?

[TheEnergyAlchemist]

Would you recommend these exercises before or after a workout?

Also, do you recommend stretching the post tib after these exercises?

I'm an avid runner(60-80+ miles/week) this post tib started flaring up after 8 weeks with no pain. Now it has sidelined me. Realizingi need these excercises daily to get this thing tampered down. Thanks for your help!