title: Stage I and II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: Return to Running?
abstract: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction can be a difficult entity to treat in the athletic population. Understanding the deformity components allows the physician to maximize nonoperative intervention with orthotics and physical therapy. Not all patients improve with nonoperative treatment, and surgical intervention can be successful in minimizing symptoms. Although return to full athletic activity is not universally possible, an active lifestyle is possible for many after surgical reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Zurich, Kappelistrasse 7, Zurich 8002, Switzerland. Electronic address: espinosa@fussinstitut.ch.
authors.forename: Norman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Espinosa
authors.affiliation: Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Zurich, Kappelistrasse 7, Zurich 8002, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Marc A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Maurer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000068958:Return to Sport; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Dysfunction; Flatfoot; Tendon; Tibial; Treatment