Sinus Tarsi Pain Explanation

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

The sinus tarsi is a component of the subtalar joint

Foot bones showing Sinus Tarsi

The subtalar joint is the joint responsible for pronating and supinating the foot.

Illustration of Pronation and Supination

When the foot is neutral the sinus tarsi is aligned and there is no compression of the tissues.

Sinus tarsi in neutral foot When the foot is flat or pronated the sinus tarsi is compressed and can cause pain.

Sinus tarsi in flat foot Certain factors are though to increase the risk for sinus tarsi pain including

  • Trauma After an Ankle inversion injury
  • Non- Supportive footwear
  • Flat arched feet
  • Trauma
  • Hypermobile foot posture
  • Being overweight
  • Hormone problems (Reduced Thyroid function, Menopause)
  • Connective tissue disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis)

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