Tenosynovitis

• Signs and symptoms:

  • Sports involving repetitive ankle motion
  • Pes Cavus - high rigid arch
  • Swelling along lines of the tendon
  • Crepitus
  • Pain over tendon
• Management:

  • Ice, NSAIDS, rest, brace / tape, proprioception, orthotics, footwear
  • Strength: Isometric -> concentric/eccentric (isotonic exercises)
  • US guided steroid injection to peroneal sheath (only if no tendon pathology)