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Tibialis anterior tendon sprain
Recently i started getting pain on my tibialis anterior tendon (i think) on the left foot. It gets slightly painful when i raise the foot towards myself. But i feel the most pain when i turn my foot inwards. When walking there is slight pain initially but it goes away soon after. However, the pain comes back when i stop walking. I also felt a sudden jolt of pain in my knee, on the same leg twice and i wonder if its related. I'd also like to add that for the past month and a half I've been walking 16-18 km a day, 5 days a week for weight loss. So i want to ask if i do consult a doctor which specialist do i go to? An orthopedic, a podiatrist, a physiotherapist or all of them?
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Your pain could be due to muscle spasm or soreness..
You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
They will also instruct you about your footwear.
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Hi,
I am a physiotherapist and Fitness trainer who worked in slimming department as Manager. I need to know few more details about you to help you better. While losing weight, we need to consider many aspects in mind.
1. Reachable/achievable target
2. Lifestyle modification
3. Diet management
4. Exercises
5. You should check if your BMR is ideally achieved
Please don't get into crash diets/ vigorous activities just to lose weight in less span of time. It's dangerous to body metabolism. Also if you don't follow these well, it may cause serious effects on your health.
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Please consult me immediately.
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Avoid walking until you get this fixed. Without proper treatment of your leg, it may worsen your condition.
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Kindly visit a nearby sports Physiotherapist for detailed assessment. Yes in many cases, foot and knee are inter-related. In your case, walking for such a long distance could also be one of the reasons for the knee pain.
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Till you visit a specialist, you can immerse your foot in Epson salt, for 10 to 15 mins in lukewarm water. That will help to give relief in the pain while you move your foot inward.
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Use a knee support till you get your problem assessed when you go for your walks.
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You need proper assessment, without physical examination cant be ruled out anything, visit nearby sport physiotherapy clinic and get assessed for proper treatment suggestion.
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You need complete clinical evaluation by MD sports medicine specialist, as many conditions are related and required to be ruled out.
Consult someone who knows your fitness and basis for your injury.
Can consult.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
Take electrical modalities treatment to reduce pain and spasm.after reducing pain start doing mobilization and strengthening exercises
Before doing walking or any kind of exercises start doing stretching,warm up exercises after exercises do cool down exercises
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
A sports physiotherapist could be your first option. A foot assessment, muscle tightness, weakness, gait assessment and joint mobility would be an ideal way to go. This needs to be in person
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For the pain relief First you have to take Electro Therapy modalities like Ultrasound and IFT.
After pain relief start knee and ankle strengthening exercises
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Start doing warmup like Stretchings before going for a walking or jogging
Use hot pack application for the relaxation of the muscles after workout
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Physiotherapy treatment is always best option for these type of problem.
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please consult near your clinic or online consultation.
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Daily 18k.m walking is not good option for reducing weight before you start walking you need to do proper joint stretching and strengthening exercises for prevent injury or this type of pain.
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