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sinus tarsi syndrome
Etiology:
- ankle injury
Pathology:
- excessive motions of the subtalar joint resulting in ligament injury, synovitis & infiltration of fibrotic tissue into the sinus tarsi space
Clinical manifestations:
- anterolateral ankle pain
- feelings of instability with pronation & supination movements of the subtalar joint
Management:
- balance & proprioceptive training
- muscle strengthening exercises
- bracing, taping, & foot orthotics
General
ankle injury
syndrome
References
- Hagelson K
Examination and Intervention for Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
N Am Sports Phys Ther feb 2009; 4(1) 29-37
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953318/