Peroneal Tendonitis Brace
He runs a biomechanical assessment clinic, advises on footwear and custom orthotics.
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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 while allowing the individual to be mobile. For severe cases of Peroneal Tendonitis, a brace with a lace-up or metal sidebars may be helpful as this reduces the total motion at the ankle joint.
The downside to this type of brace is it limits the range of motion; it can be challenging to walk in or fit into tight-fitting footwear. An alternative to a brace can be taping to offload the Peroneal tendons.
A brace can be a short-term solution to reduce pain levels and facilitate healing. Still, we recommend that our patients use a brace as an adjunct to a comprehensive rehabilitation protocol for optimal recovery. Other forms of treatment include insoles and Peroneal tendonitis shoes.
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We have created a list of our three most recommended Peroneal Tendonitis braces that we recommend to our clients in the clinic.
Elastic Brace
- This light, easy-to-use brace is recommended for patients with mild ankle tendonitis symptoms.
- It is comfortable, lightweight, and easy to apply.
- Try turning your foot slightly outwards when applying the strapping to take the pressure off the outer ankle.
Bioskin TriLock Brace
- This brace is a more robust ankle brace than the nylon strapping.
- It is light with no laces and cushioning under the straps, so you can tighten the support without cutting into your ankle as you walk.
- There is moderate subtalar joint stability with additional support for the medial arch, which is rare for ankle support.
- The Bioskin Trilock is an ankle brace for everyday use, and we recommend it for mild to moderate symptoms.
ASO Brace
- The ASO brace is a heavy-duty brace we recommend for patients with severe pain.
- It is restrictive regarding mobility as it limits ankle motion in all planes but is a very effective form of pain relief.
- Its figure 8 strapping means that you can lock the ankle into eversion to limit the use of the Peroneal Tendons.
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