Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve which runs down the back of the calf and behind the medial ankle bone (medial malleolus). This injury may occur in individuals participating in strenuous activities such as sprinting and jumping, causing increased stress around the ankle.
Risk factors:
Flattened medial arch
Swelling of the tissue surrounding the nerve
Inadequate footwear
Rheumatoid arthritis
If you are concerned you may be experiencing tarsal tunnel syndrome pain, you may notice tenderness on palpation, localised swelling or tingling/shooting pains.
Treatment strategies depend on the cause and involve using anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection, correction of biomechanical abnormalities and immobilisation. Majority of patients will however benefit from surgical intervention where tightened tissues are released, relieving pressure on the affected nerve.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve which runs down the back of the calf and behind the medial ankle bone (medial malleolus). This injury may occur in individuals participating in strenuous activities such as sprinting and jumping, causing increased stress around the ankle.
Risk factors:
Flattened medial arch
Swelling of the tissue surrounding the nerve
Inadequate footwear
Rheumatoid arthritis
If you are concerned you may be experiencing tarsal tunnel syndrome pain, you may notice tenderness on palpation, localised swelling or tingling/shooting pains.
Treatment strategies depend on the cause and involve using anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection, correction of biomechanical abnormalities and immobilisation. Majority of patients will however benefit from surgical intervention where tightened tissues are released, relieving pressure on the affected nerve.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve which runs down the back of the calf and behind the medial ankle bone (medial malleolus). This injury may occur in individuals participating in strenuous activities such as sprinting and jumping, causing increased stress around the ankle.
Risk factors:
Flattened medial arch
Swelling of the tissue surrounding the nerve
Inadequate footwear
Rheumatoid arthritis
If you are concerned you may be experiencing tarsal tunnel syndrome pain, you may notice tenderness on palpation, localised swelling or tingling/shooting pains.
Treatment strategies depend on the cause and involve using anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection, correction of biomechanical abnormalities and immobilisation. Majority of patients will however benefit from surgical intervention where tightened tissues are released, relieving pressure on the affected nerve.