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Peroneal dislocation

Dislocation of the peroneal tendons

What are the Peroneal Tendons?

The tendon that runs behind the lateral malleolus (the bony bit on the outside of the ankle) is called the peroneal tendon. The tissue that holds the tendons in place can be torn by turning the ankle over (ankle sprain) this causes the tendons to slip forward over the malleolus.

If there is continued dislocations inflammation will occur. Athletes with unstable ankles are more susceptible to this injury. Often a contributing factor to this is tension in the muscle belly of Peroneal tendon. Deep tissue massage is an excellent way of identifying and releasing this.

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If there is continued dislocations inflammation will occur. Athletes with unstable ankles are more susceptible to this injury. Often a contributing factor to this is tension in the muscle belly of Peroneal tendon. Deep tissue massage is an excellent way of identifying and releasing this.

Peroneal dislocation symptoms.

  • Turning the soles of the feet outwards and upwards causes pain.
  • The bony bit on the outside of the ankle (lateral malleous) has pain behind it.
  • Swelling and bruising.

Treatment of peroneal dislocation.

  • Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate (R.I.C.E.)
  • Once the inflammation has gone, gentle stretching.
  • Sports massage technique
  • Rehabilitation and treatment prescribed by a sports injury professional

Visiting a sports injury professional.

  • Apply sports massage techniques to reduce tension in the peroneal muscle.
  • Apply a plaster cast for 3 to 4 weeks if the injury is fairly recent.
  • Operate if it is bad. They will need to mend the tissue that holds the tendon in place.

Useful Products:

  • Cold Therapy - apply ice or cold therapy to ease pain and inflammation

Please see the Virtual Sports Injury Clinic for more information on how to treat Peroneal Dislocation and other ankle injuries.