Tenosynovitis Foot and Ankle

Definition:
Inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath of the foot and ankle
Symptoms:
  • Difficulty moving the foot and ankle
  • Joint swelling in the foot and ankle
  • Pain and tenderness in the foot and ankle
  • Pain when moving the foot and ankle
  • Redness along the length of the tendon
Causes:
  • Diseases that cause inflammation
  • Infection
  • Injury
  • Overuse
  • Strain
  • Muscle imbalance
Treatment:
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Balance training
  • Gait training