The newest and by far the worst is Posterior Tibial Tendinitis. It seems that no matter what I do, the tendinitis will not go away. I have been reading that in some cases orthotics can help.

Nonsurgical treatments for the condition include rest, ice, oral medication for anti-inflammatory effect, immobilization, orthotics (custom devices that hold up the arch) and physical therapy.

This occurs when a specific tendon in the foot, the posterior tibial tendon, ... Switch out your insoles for over-the-counter orthotic inserts. Wear supportive footwear — even at home.

The term shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), describes a condition common in runners who develop pain on the inside of the shin bone. This is in particular common in young athlet… ...

I must place orthotics down into a flat footbed of left and right shoes - for my collapsed left foot which pronates badly. Last December 2003 I had surgery to repair a posterior tibial tendon.