Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis (Shin Splints)

Posterior tibialis tendonitis is a common foot and ankle injury. It is an irritation of the tendon running behind the inside ankle bone and underneath the arch of the foot. It is commonly an overuse injury associated with running or activity. This program will help improve the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles that hold up the arch of the foot to resolve posterior tibialis tendon irritation.

Disclosure: These programs are not meant to be a diagnostic or treatment as each person and each injury is different. This plan is best used as an educational guide on typical exercises that can help a variety of conditions. Not all of these exercises are necessary for each injury, and some may actually be harmful. You should always consult your healthcare provider or physical therapist to ensure that you have the best program for you. Please do not continue these exercises if symptoms worsen, and each exercise should be moderately challenging and never unsafe or painful.