{"id":539,"date":"2026-10-05T11:42:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=539"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:18:03","slug":"tibialis-posterior-tendon-disfunction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/msk-conditions\/tibialis-posterior-tendon-disfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Tibialis Posterior Tendon Disfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Tibialis Posterior Tendon Disfunction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">TPTD is a progressive condition caused by changes in the tibialis posterior tendon, one of the major supporting structures of the foot, affecting the ability to support the arch.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image539_cffb07-f1:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image539_cffb07-f1:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image539_cffb07-f1.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image539_cffb07-f1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image539_cffb07-f1 img.kb-img, .kb-image539_cffb07-f1 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image539_cffb07-f1 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/PTTD-Square.jpg\" alt=\"PTTD Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/PTTD-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/PTTD-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/PTTD-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/PTTD-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The tibialis posterior tendon is one of the major supporting structures of the foot. Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction (TPTD) is a progressive condition caused by changes in the tendon, affecting the ability to support the arch. This results in flattening of the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-539_c22b41-5b .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-539_c22b41-5b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-539_c22b41-5b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction (TPTD) is most commonly caused by gradual wear and tear of the tendon, which can lead to the arch flattening. As the arch flattens, there is more stress and strain placed on the tendon and the ligaments in the arch of the foot.<br><br>Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction is more common in women and in people older than 40 years of age. Additional risk factors include obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Signs and Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5\">\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6\">Pain and swelling along the inside of the foot and ankle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain that worsens with activity. High-intensity or high-impact activities can be very difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain when walking or standing for long periods of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty and pain when standing on tip toes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noticeable change to the shape of the foot- flattening of the arch and inward rolling of the ankle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain on the outside of the ankle. When the foot collapses, the heel bone may shift to an outwards position. This can put pressure on the outside ankle bone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In severe cases, arthritis may also develop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-do-to-help-myself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do to help myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to try to work out what leads to your pain. Avoiding the causes or triggers of painful symptoms is one of the most important parts of helping your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider the following options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_f0c9c7-93 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_f0c9c7-93{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_f0c9c7-93{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_f0c9c7-93 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_e27fdb-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_e27fdb-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_e27fdb-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_e27fdb-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_e27fdb-56\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a089775c gb-headline-text\">Patience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63268ce2 gb-headline-text\">This is not always easy but we know it may take time for symptoms to settle.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_07dae8-6e .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_07dae8-6e{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_07dae8-6e{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_07dae8-6e alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_ccf092-de .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_ccf092-de .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_ccf092-de .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_ccf092-de .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_ccf092-de\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bb239c7b gb-headline-text\">Ice packs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16164d59 gb-headline-text\">Apply an ice pack to the painful site for 20 minutes, 2-3 times daily (ensure ice is not applied directly to the skin &#8211; a cloth may be a useful barrier).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_b77661-87 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_b77661-87{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_b77661-87{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_b77661-87 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_3e1083-d5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_3e1083-d5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_3e1083-d5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_3e1083-d5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_3e1083-d5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c8d3d78 gb-headline-text\">Modify activity levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-edb15c1d gb-headline-text\">You may benefit from considering a period of rest from specific activities, reducing your activity levels, and\/or engaging in alternative activities temporarily.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_231db6-61 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_231db6-61{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_231db6-61{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_231db6-61 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_6d14ee-63 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_6d14ee-63 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_6d14ee-63 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_6d14ee-63 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_6d14ee-63\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d912d09f gb-headline-text\">Aim for a healthy body weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d7864aee gb-headline-text\">Being overweight increases strain to the affected area and could reduce your chances of successful resolution. If you need support with this please speak with your GP or the Get Moving service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_aa80f2-2e .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_aa80f2-2e{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_aa80f2-2e{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_aa80f2-2e alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_f94eda-ce .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_f94eda-ce .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_f94eda-ce .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_f94eda-ce .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_f94eda-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed3201c4 gb-headline-text\">Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de12efbc gb-headline-text\">Use medication such as paracetamol and or anti-inflammatory medicines. Discuss this with your Pharmacist or GP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons539_b3a4f6-b3 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_b3a4f6-b3{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons539_b3a4f6-b3{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons539_b3a4f6-b3 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-539_d06ae3-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_d06ae3-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-539_d06ae3-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-539_d06ae3-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-539_d06ae3-97\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fbb06a6f gb-headline-text\">Footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e0c3d37 gb-headline-text\">The shoe style you wear should accommodate the width and shape of your foot and have semi rigid soles &#8211; avoid narrow, pointed shoes. The heel height should be between 1cm and 4 cm.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-539_c97ef7-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-539_c97ef7-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-539_c97ef7-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76403128 alignfull\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e96f198e gb-headline-text\">Excercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2999119 gb-headline-text\">Watch the videos below and follow the exercises as advised.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-63326995 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"tibialis_posterior_tendinopathy_-_seated_heel_raises (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234396996?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9dcc4a36 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Seated Heel Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"tibialis_posterior_tendinopathy_-_double_leg_heel_raises (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234396997?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cafc7c1a gb-headline-text\"><strong>Double Leg Heel Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"tibialis_posterior_tendinopathy_-_ankle_band_exercises (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234396998?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-26c05793 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Ankle Strengthening<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-50356cec gb-headline-text\">What if my symptoms fail to resolve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If after 6 weeks following the above advice, your problem has not improved seek advice from a Podiatrist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eaf5f5f1 gb-headline-text\">NHS 24 MSK Help app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Free app with further exercise guidance and self-management support for MSK conditions. Available on the App Store and Google Play.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/iphone\/search\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1028\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore.png\" alt=\"Download on the App Store\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore.png 525w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1027\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/googleplay.png\" alt=\"Get it on Google 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