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Did you know... The peroneals are two muscles and their tendons that lie along the outside of the lower leg bone and cross behind the the outer ankle bone.
Causes
The peroneal tendons are located on the outside of the ankle, and function to balance and stabilize the foot while walking. Peroneal tendonitis is caused by excess stress being placed on the tendon, and can be either acute or chronic. Common activities that cause peroneal tendonitis include running on unvene surfaces, racket sports, manual work, basketball, hiking and skiing.
Symptoms
Common symptoms include:
- Pain and tenderness along the tendon
- Pain that increases during or after exercise, or in severe cases, at all times throughout the day
- Stiffness of the foot
- Swelling around the tendon
- A burning or hot feeling around the tendon
Treatments
Treatment of peroneal tendonitis begins with eliminating aggravating activities like walking on uneven terrain or walking in worn-out shoes. Daily icing and stretching exercises may help. In more severe cases, a physician may immobilize the foot and lower leg for two to four weeks. It is important to see a physician in order to rule out the possibility of a fracture.
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