What causes Sinus Tarsi Syndrome?

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms typically include:- Pain on the outside of the ankle
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Stiffness in the ankle joint
- Pain on walking, especially on uneven surfaces
- Feeling unstable at the ankle
How is it treated?
The first part of treatment is to manage the initial painful symptoms. Following the PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation) principles can help settle the pain and swelling, allowing the body to begin to repair the damage to the ligaments and structures. The next part of the treatment will focus on addressing the cause to alleviate excess pressure away from this region and reduce the risk of future re-injury. This may involve:- Custom-designed orthotics to support the ankle and add stability, or to control abnormal foot biomechanics to minimise impingement in the region of the sinus tarsi
- Supportive footwear to aid stability and control the position of the foot and ankle
- Muscle strengthening of weak muscles around the foot and ankle
- Stretching tight muscles to improve the movement at the ankle joint
- Taping or bracing where necessary to facilitate repair and recovery