Welcome to posterior tibialis .info. The webs leading information portal on posterior tibial tendonitis. On these pages you will find a comprehensive guide to anatomy, cause, symptoms, biomechanics of posterior tibial tendinitis problems.

You will also find a guide to treatments and exercises that could help with the treatment of problems with the tibialis posterior tendon.

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) otherwise known as posterior tibialis dysfunction can often be a very painful and dibilatating problem that if not treated can lead to permanent disability.

The posterior tibial tendon ( tibialis posterior )is the end part of a muscle that attaches the muscle to the bone. The normally very elastic and soft muscle tapers off at the end to form the much denser and stiff tendon. While this density makes the tendons stronger, the lack of elasticity of the tendon and the constant pulling on its attachment to the bone with movement, makes it much more susceptible to a low level of tearing at a microscopic level. This tearing will produce the inflammation and irritation known as tendonitis.Tendonitis is usually seen after excessive repetitive movement when the tendon gradually becomes tighter until the fibers start to tear. For example, a person who plays tennis may over-use the muscles of the elbow through hitting the ball repetitively and cause tendonitis to the area.

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