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Flexor Hallucis Tendinopathy Treatment in Romsey

Assessment of the tendon running behind the ankle to the big toe.

Patient's bare feet on a balance board with a resistance band stretched around the toes
Background

What Is Flexor Hallucis Tendinopathy?

The flexor hallucis tendon helps bend the big toe and contributes to propulsion during walking and running.

Repeated loading can lead to tendon irritation and pain.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

  • Pain beneath the big toe
  • Pain behind the ankle
  • Pain during push-off
  • Stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Reduced sporting performance

Causes

Contributing factors include:

  • Running
  • Dancing
  • Repetitive push-off activities
  • Foot biomechanics
  • Training load increases
  • Reduced mobility

Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment may include:

Treatment Options

Rehabilitation

Progressive strengthening helps restore tendon capacity.

Orthotic Therapy

Orthoses may reduce stress through the tendon.

Footwear Advice

Appropriate footwear may reduce aggravating forces.

Gait Analysis

Movement assessment identifies contributing factors.

Clinician kneeling beside a seated patient doing a resistance-band foot exercise on a balance board
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this common in runners?

Yes. Repetitive push-off activities can increase tendon loading.

Can I continue exercising?

Activity modification is often recommended during recovery.

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