Ankle & Tendons

Ankle injuries can happen to people of all ages and activity levels. Slips or trips when walking, or more athletic endeavours can all result in ankle sprains. No matter what the cause, one thing remains the same - if they are not treated properly at the beginning, middle and during recovery, you can be prone to having ankle sprains again and again into the future.

Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon and involves pain in the Achilles tendon or at the insertion of the Achilles tendon into the heel bone (calcaneus). In most cases, it is classified as an overuse injury - whereby the tendon is overloaded over a period of time. There may not be one particular activity that has precipitated the condition. People who perform regular sporting activity can suffer from Achilles tendonitis, but it is also a common overuse injury in people that do not participate in sport.

The Tibialis Posterior muscle is one of the muscles that forms your calf. It sits behind the tibia bone, and it's tendon runs from the inside lower 1/3 of your calf around your inside ankle bone (medial malleolus) and attaches to your navicular bone on the inside of your foot. The main job of your Tibialis Posterior muscle is to support your arch and to invert your foot. Unfortunately, due to the work load that is required of this muscle and it's tendon, it can become fatigued and damaged which can lead to pain, primarily around your inner ankle area.