Peroneal Tendon Injuries

The peroneal tendons run along the outside of the ankle and play an important role in foot and ankle stability.

They help control the position of the foot and contribute to ankle stability when walking, running, jumping and changing direction.

Because of their position and function, peroneal tendon problems are closely associated with the way the foot and ankle respond to loading.

The role of the peroneal tendons

The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles and tendons help control the foot and resist excessive movement at the ankle.

They are particularly important when the ankle needs to respond quickly to changes in the ground or direction.

The peroneal tendons can therefore become overloaded following:

Symptoms

Typical symptoms include:

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Why assess the foot as well as the ankle?

The peroneal tendons do not work in isolation. They form part of a system controlling the position and stability of the foot and ankle.

A thorough assessment may therefore look at:

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation should progressively restore the capacity of the foot and ankle to cope with sporting demands.

This may include:

The goal is to restore a strong, responsive and stable foot and ankle rather than simply waiting for the tendon pain to settle.

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