PERONEAL TENDONITIS
WHAT IS PERONEAL TENDONITIS?
Peroneal tendonitis describes damage to just one or a few of the peroneal tendons with inflammation and degeneration of the injured tendon.
This muscle groups purpose is to move the ankle and foot away from the middle of the body, an action called eversion.
The peroneal muscles are found in the lower leg. These muscles originate from the fibula (the bone on the outside of the lower leg) and travel on the outside of the leg to insert into different bones in the foot through peroneal tendons.
WHAT CAUSES PERONEAL TENDONITIS?
When the peroneal muscles contract or are stretched, tension is put through the peroneal tendons. When this tension is high or excessive damage to the tendon may occur.
Excessive running or walking, particularly on uneven surfaces or slopes, or sports that involve lots of direction changes can cause peroneal tendonitis.
Common sports causing peroneal tendonitis include:
Basketball
Dancing
Football
Volleyball
HOW IS PERONEAL TENDONITIS DIAGNOSED?
Your physiotherapist can carry out a thorough assessment of your lower leg and ankle to determine whether or not peroneal tendonitis is causing your symptoms.
Sometimes a scan such as an ultrasound or MRI scan can assist with the diagnosis and can show how severe the tendonitis is and if any other structures are affected.
WHAT TREATMENT CAN FARRELL PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFER FOR PERONEAL TENDONITIS?
There are several different treatment methods for peroneal tendonitis. After your physiotherapist has assessed you, they will provide you with a tailored treatment programme based around what was found on assessment.
Your physiotherapist will choose the most effective treatment methods for you based on your symptoms and your response to different treatment
Activity modification advice
Strengthening exercises
Biomechanical correction
Flexibility exercises
Balance exercises
Footwear advice
Graded return to functional/sporting activity programme
Physiotherapy can include:
Soft tissue massage
Joint mobilisation
Ice or heat therapy
Anti-inflammatory advice
Stretches
Ankle taping
Foot taping
Walking aid advice and education
BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PERONEAL TENDONITIS?
There are several benefits of physiotherapy for peroneal tendonitis and physiotherapy is important in order to prevent the problem occurring again. We want you to make the best recovery possible in the shortest space of time.
Physiotherapy benefits include:
Reduced pain
Quicker healing
Improved strength
Improved flexibility
Prevention of re-injuring yourself
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
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