• Pain along the arch of the foot or the inside of the foot or ankle that starts gradually
• Tenderness to touch along the inside or the arch of the foot or in the ankle
• Swelling along the path of the tendon, especially in the inner ankle
• Weakness in the foot or ankle, especially when "pushing off"
• A collapsed arch (flat foot)
• The ankle rolls inward
• The heel or/and toes turn outward

• Aching pain along the inner foot or ankle that starts gradually and worsens over time
• Pain gets worse during activity like jumping, running, or walking/standing for long periods of time
• Feeling weakness in the arch of the foot, especially when walking or standing
• Stiffness
• Walking may feel awkward or unstable

• Repetitive strain injuries caused by activites such as working out too hard without warming up or cooling down or sports that require using the same motion repeatedly

• Is there pain along the arch of the foot, inner foot, or ankle?
• Is there weakness in the foot or ankle?
• Does the foot appear flat?
• When walking, does the ankle turn inward?

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

1. 1Rest and decrease repetitive activities such as running and jumping
2. 2Ice the affected area for short intervals
3. 3Elevate affected foot
4. 4For more severe cases, wearing a cast or boot may be required

• Pain becomes constant
• Pain worsening over time
• Sharp pain develops
• Difficulty or inability to stand on tiptoe on the affected foot

• Avoiding repetitive motions during the time of recovery prevents further damage to the tendon
• Extended periods of standing or walking can strain the inflamed tendon, so minimize as much as possible
• Performing exercises to help strengthen the tendon and its supporting structures