Peroneal tendinopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the potential causes of PT?
A
-Overuse
-Acute Trauma to tendon
-Increased weight
-Poor lower limb/foot bio-mechanics
-Incorrect footwear
-Previous injury to tendon
-Tightness of Calf muscles
2
Q
Symptoms of PT?
A
-Pain and swelling, lateral malleolus
-often worse with activity but improves with rest
-Pain of stretching of the muscle
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
-Palpation of PT
-History of symptoms
-ultrasound and MRI
4
Q
Treatment
A
-RICE
-Orthotics
-NSAIDs
-Strength and conditioning
-Gradual return to
5
Q
What exercises would you prescribe?
A
-Ankle eversion
-Eversion resistance
-Achilles Stretch
