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Since the beginning of March, I've been plagued with posterior tibial tendonitis - first just in one foot, now in both feet. My ankles and arches are swollen and inflexible. Some days I can barely walk. I have no idea what's causing it or why it's not getting better - I wear "sensible shoes" with good arch support and toe space, I haven't done anything more stressful than occassional half-mile or mile walks, I've been icing and taking anti-inflammatories and doing mild stretching (including writing the alphabet with my feet).

Does anyone have any experience with this? Know any good PT exercises for it?

I thought with this condition that you would need a special shoe insert that has a harder sole to decrease inflammation. Since it's this severe, maybe you should see a doc.

Maybe this will help you ...

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_xarchpai_art.htm

Find a good orthopod in your area.

Yeah... I have a podiatry appointment set up, but figured I'd see what free advice was out there while waiting.