Category: Peroneal Tendonitis
Peroneal Tendonitis
Understanding Peroneal Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Hi, I’m James McCormack, a foot and ankle specialist. Today, I want to walk you through a common issue affecting the outside of the ankle: Peroneal Tendonitis (also known as Peroneal Tendinopathy). Whether you’re a runner, walker, or someone dealing with outer ankle pain, this condition can impact…
Read moreBest Shoes for Peroneal Tendonitis
Today, I’ll cover the best shoes for Peroneal Tendonitis (Tendinopathy). As a foot and ankle specialist, I have spent the last 10 years advising patients on the best footwear for pain relief. In today’s article, I will walk you through our two recommended shoes: the Hoka Clifton 9 and the Asics Gel-Kayano 31. I will…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis Brace
Best Brace for Peroneal Tendonitis The best Peroneal Tendonitis brace should have compression and straps while strong enough to hold the subtalar joint in neutral or slight eversion to reduce the tension on the peroneal tendons. If the brace holds the ankle in slight eversion, it can provide pain relief to Peroneal Tendonitis, reducing inflammation…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis Taping
Peroneal Tendonitis taping effectively relieves outside ankle pain. It shortens the tendon to reduce its workload through the gait cycle. It is one of the most effective forms of short-term pain relief for this condition, whereas a brace or insoles may be more of a long-term strategy. It is easy to apply yourself. We recommend…
Read moreExercising with Peroneal Tendonitis
Can I Still Run with Peroneal Tendonitis? In our clinical experience, it is often possible to continue running with Peroneal Tendonitis under certain conditions. If your pain occurs gradually and plateaus and the discomfort subsides within 24 hours after running, this is typically not considered an overload. In such cases, you can maintain your current…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis Insoles
Peroneal Tendonitis Insoles: A Key Part of Treatment The Peroneal Tendon runs along the outside of the shin and attaches to the outer side and underside of the foot. They act as stabilisers for the foot and ankle, and their primary function is to turn the foot outward (eversion). If the Peroneal Tendon becomes overloaded through…
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