Prevalence of Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction in Individuals with Flatfeet

Abstract

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction is a progressive condition usually associated with an overpronated foot (flatfoot). It can be a debilitating condition in its later chronic stages severely affecting the ADL’s of an individual if not identified in its earliest stages.As an earlier detection may help prevent or halt the progression of PTTD in its advanced severe stages in younger individuals with age 18 to 25 years with flatfeet. The assessment of the individuals for PTTD was done using the Johnson and Strom criteria which is a widely used classification for clinical diagnosis of this dysfunction.