FHL Tendinitis 2026: Causes & Treatment | Podiatrist

Flexor hallucis longus tendinitis causes pain behind the ankle that clicks with big toe movement — it is almost exclusively a dance and running injury caused by repeated plantarflexion under load. Michigan podiatrist explains the single-leg calf raise finding that grades severity and the activity modification that prevents fibrous adhesion.

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.