Peroneal Tendonitis
Rusty Ford
Peroneal Tendonitis is an inflammatory condition of the peroneal tendon, which runs
along the outside of the lower leg. There are three peroneal muscles in the lower leg.
These muscles attach to the tibia and fibula bones on the outside of the lower leg. The
tendons of these muscles pass around the outside of the ankle and attach into the foot
Causes of Peroneal Tendonitis
- calf muscle tightness
- twisting of the foot or ankle
- strain from over use of the ankle
Symptoms of Peroneal Tendonitis
Symptoms include pain on the outside of the foot and or under the bottom of the foot.
Treatment of Peroneal Tendonitis
Treatment is similar to other types of Tendonitis. See the treatment link above.
Unique to Peroneal Tendonitis is the need to decrease the load applied to the peroneal
tendon with each step. This can be done by wearing an elevated heel and avoiding
walking in bare feet. Also avoid low heeled shoes such a loafers, slippers, etc.
A lateral sole wedge is also helpful. A lateral sole wedge is simply a wedge
placed under the lateral or outside of the shoe. Lateral sole wedges inhibit the
foot from rolling out. They can be placed on orthotics or glued to the outside of
the shoe. |
