Extensor tendinopathy is the failed healing response of the tendon to load, resulting in pain on top of the foot.
Extensor tendinopathy is the failed healing process of the extensor tendons that run along the top of the foot. The tendon has an increased rate of matrix remodeling, leading to a mechanically less stable tendon that is more susceptible to damage. Extensor tendinopathy is usually caused by repetitive motions that build up and irritate your tendon. Extensor tendinopathy is common in runners, especially if your shoes fit poorly or are laced up too tight.
Interestingly the same change in an overloaded tendon can also be found in tendons that are chronically underloaded.
The general cause of a tendinopathy is overuse.
Symptoms are likely to develop over time but involve:
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