Microtear in a tendon in foot

[morten]

Been almost four months now, it is attached to the bone naviculare, on the inside of the foot, nothing helps, and i have not pushed it, or played tennis since.

[LeeD]

Know what you mean.
I tore something in '08, have not been able to run since.
Some E docs say I tore some tendons.
Some gymnastics coaches say the same.
So I can't run. Makes me a strong 3.5 singles player.

[JoeR]

I too know those pains.

My latest doctor thinks I have a staff infection, due to the redness on my foot around the tendons, but over 20 years of this recurring injury tell me better.

[LeeD]

Morten, why don't you just play tennis?
It won't hurt anything, and you only go down a level or so.
I've been windsurfing, playing tennis, snowboarding, and surfing on it, besides some construction work and gardening, so it's no biggie.
I can't come close to walking downhill since '08, or run. So what? So I'm a top level 3.5 singles player instead of a run of the mill 4.0. No biggie.

[morten]

i might just do that LeeD, i will see a ankle expert tomorrow and if he does not say anything of interest i think i will... how long could it take for a tendon to repair? i have heard it takes a long time...

[LeeD]

Dude!
It's been FOUR years since I've sprained/torn my left ankle, and I still cannot run. So at least 4 years, if you don't tear it again.
Not everything heals without surgery. Surgery to pin the tendon back onto the bone.
So you cannot run! What's the big deal? You only drop a level in singles tennis, and in doubles, it barely makes a difference.
So you can't be a track star, or run marathons. No biggie. You can still ride a bicycle and go to work, play some tennis, and enjoy your life.

[morten]

Well i am a runner too, so it is a bit more sad

[corners]

Originally Posted by morten

Been almost four months now, it is attached to the bone naviculare, on the inside of the foot, nothing helps, and i have not pushed it, or played tennis since.

Is this the attachment of the posterior tibial muscle tendon on the underside of the navicular? If so, this is a very serious injury. You're smart not to have played tennis! Have you seen a foot specialist? Do so!

[morten]

It is corners, well i will try shockwave treatment tomorrow...

[LeeD]

Are you running?
If so, you can play tennis.
I cannot run at all, as control of the foot is lacking with mis steps, causing an awkward landing and pain in the top of the foot, lower front ankle.

[morten]

I do not run now,, bit i loved Running