Balance Foot and Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert tendonitis treatment to reduce pain and restore foot and ankle function quickly and effectively.
📋 Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatrist · Balance Foot & Ankle · Last updated: 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what flexor hallucis longus tendinitis means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 … Read more
Quick Answer · From Dr. Biernacki Flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendonitis is most commonly seen in dancers, runners, and rock climbers — it presents as deep posterior-medial ankle pain that's worse with big-toe push-off and often associated with a triggering or catching sensation in the toe. The two-test screen: (1) resisted big-toe flexion reproduces pain, … Read more