Symptoms
Ankle pain
Lateral and posterior ankle pain frequently refers from peroneals, tibialis posterior and soleus.
Overview
Lateral and posterior ankle pain frequently refers from peroneals, tibialis posterior and soleus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Rule out ligament injury after acute events.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma with deformity, inability to bear weight — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction