“Will an ankle brace help peroneal tendonitis?”
I am a 28 year old female. I want to know if an ankle brace will help peroneal tendonitis?
3 Answers
Yes, but you may need NSAIDS or some steroids.
The short answer is yes, an ankle brace should help peroneal tendonitis. You want to make sure you get the appropriate type of ankle brace. Most doctors will recommend an ASO brace (easily purchased online).
In addition to the brace you should also pursue physical therapy. This shouldn't require more than a few visits with a physical therapist. They should be able to provide you with the appropriate exercise instructions and equipment (theraband, BAPS board, etc.).
If you have a higher arch foot you may also want to consider a lateralizing heel wedge (again found online) to put in your shoe. This will take some of the tension off of the tendons.
After this, if you were to still have pain significantly impacting quality of life, or keeping you from doing necessary or desired activity then you may need surgery to reconstruct/repair the peroneal tendons.
In addition to the brace you should also pursue physical therapy. This shouldn't require more than a few visits with a physical therapist. They should be able to provide you with the appropriate exercise instructions and equipment (theraband, BAPS board, etc.).
If you have a higher arch foot you may also want to consider a lateralizing heel wedge (again found online) to put in your shoe. This will take some of the tension off of the tendons.
After this, if you were to still have pain significantly impacting quality of life, or keeping you from doing necessary or desired activity then you may need surgery to reconstruct/repair the peroneal tendons.
The walker boot or cast usually helps to calm down the symptoms.
