Ways To Treat Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Rest The Injured Area

At the first sign of posterior tibial tendonitis, patients should rest the injured area. In cases of mild injury, rest may be all that is needed to resolve symptoms. While resting the injury, patients should also elevate the affected foot on a pillow. The use of a compression bandage or brace may also be helpful, and patients can get advice about which types are best for their situation from a physical therapist or orthopedist.

Rest is often combined with the use of ice to reduce swelling. Patients can apply ice packs to the affected area up to four times a day, and they should be applied for between twenty to thirty minutes at a time. Ice should always be wrapped in a plastic bag or towel before being used to avoid burns and other ill effects.