Peroneal Muscles (Longus and Brevis)

Question 1

GTO for peroneals?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Tissue approximation for peroneals?

Answer 2

No, they lie between extensor digitorum longus and soleus, making them difficult to access for this technique.

Question 3

Muscle mobilization for peroneals?

Answer 3

No, they lie between extensor digitorum longus and soleus, making them difficult to access for this technique.

Question 4

Stripping for peroneals?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Cross fibre massage for peroneals?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Cross fibre friction for peroneals?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Trigger point for peroneals?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Compression for peroneals?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Compression with manipulation for peroneals?

Answer 9

No, they lie between extensor digitorum longus and soleus, making them difficult to access for this technique.

Question 10

Compression with broadening for peroneals?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Action(s) for peroneals?

Answer 11

Everts the foot and assists to plantar flex the ankle (point the toes) with talocrural joint.

Question 12

Origin of peroneals?

Answer 12

Longus: Head of fibula and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula.
Brevis: distal 2/3 of lateral fibula

Question 13

Insertion for peroneals?

Answer 13

Longus: base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform.

Brevis: tuberosity of 5th metatarsal.

Question 14

Which techniques are not appropriate for peroneal muscles?

Answer 14

Tissue approximation, muscle mobilization, compression with manipulation.