Common foot and ankle tendinopathies include:

• Achilles tendinopathy 
• Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
• Peroneal tendinopathy
• Tibialis anterior tendinopathy
• Extensor tendon injuries 
• Flexor tendon injuries

Tendinopathies can develop due to:

• Overuse or repetitive activity 
• Sudden increases in exercise or training loads 
• Poor biomechanics or foot posture
• Inadequate footwear 
• Muscle weakness or tightness 
• Previous injury or trauma 
• Age-related tendon changes

Symptoms may include:

• Pain during or after activity
• Morning stiffness 
• Swelling around the tendon 
• Tenderness to touch
• Reduced strength and function
• Difficulty walking, running or exercising
• Pain that gradually worsens over time

At Podiatry Medics, assessment and management may include:

• Comprehensive biomechanical assessment
• Diagnosis of the affected tendon and contributing factors
• K-Laser therapy to assist pain management and tissue healing
• Shockwave therapy where appropriate
• Exercise rehabilitation and tendon loading programs
• Footwear assessment and recommendations
• Orthotics and supportive devices where indicated
• Taping and offloading techniques
• CAM Boot (Moon Boot) prescription when required
• VALD biomechanical assessment technology
• Dry needling and manual therapy techniques where appropriate
• Return-to-work and return-to-sport planning
• Referral for imaging or specialist review when required

Early assessment and treatment can help reduce pain, improve function and prevent long-term tendon damage, allowing you to return to your normal activities with confidence.

At Podiatry Medics, we focus on identifying the cause of pain and creating practical treatment plans to support movement and long-term results.

No referral required.