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Ankle pain treatment Cairns is available at each of the FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics clinics. Ankle pain can be the result of Peroneal Tendinopathy, a condition associated with a progressive over loading of the peroneal tendons, causing them to become inflamed. Peroneal Longus and Peroneus Brevis run along the outside of the leg, behind the ankle bone, and insert into the back of the 5th metatarsal and under the foot. In addition to ankle support, the Peroneals assist with arch stability and movement of the foot to an out-ward position. The Peroneals play an important role in helping stabilise the outside of the foot/ankle and prevent sprains. When they’re stressed it can cause pain, and at FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics, we provide effective ankle pain treatment Cairns.
A thorough biomechanical assessment, Cairns VALD Strength Testing and history will most commonly diagnose if Peroneal Tendinopathy is the cause of your ankle pain Cairns. Treatment is then formulated to suit your specific needs. Depending on the severity of symptoms, you may be referred for an ultrasound +/- MRI to determine the extent of the degeneration, and to make sure there aren’t any tears in the tendon.
Peroneal Tendinopathy can occur for several reasons, all of which are related to an over-loading of one or both of the tendons. If the overloading becomes chronic and untreated, it can cause the tendons to tear, resulting in extreme ankle pain. The following is a list of the most common causes of Peroneal Tendinopathy:
There are range of ankle pain Cairns treatment options available. These include but are not limited to the following.
As mentioned above, the earlier you seek Cairns ankle pain treatment for Peroneal Tendinopathy, the better. Peroneal tendinopathy usually responds well when treated conservatively, although the length of time will vary from patient to patient. However, if there are tears to the tendons or subluxation, this will require a surgical opinion and thus expect longer healing times. If you suffer from ankle pain and think you might have Peroneal Tendinopathy, call our friendly team today and we will get you on the road to recovery. Our ankle pain treatment Cairns is provided at each of our clinics, at Earlville, Redlynch and Smithfield.
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