A muscle strain occurs when there is a sudden movement that the muscle cannot withstand. Excessive stresses pull the fibers of the muscle apart and injury occurs. There will be palpable tenderness at the site of injury as well as decreased function of the lower leg and ankle. Initial treatment consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. After initial treatment, range of motion exercises, strengthening, and functional exercises can be incorporated into rehabilitation as necessary.
Tendinitis is caused by inflammation of the tendon. The Achilles tendon and Peroneal tendon are two common sites for this injury. Tendinitis can be caused by faulty mechanics, poor footwear, acute trauma to the tendon, tight muscles in the lower leg or foot, over-training, or sudden changes in training methods or surfaces. Initial treatment includes increasing circulation to remove fluid accumulation, limiting atrophy of the muscles involved, and reducing and eliminating inflammation surrounding the tendon. Typically the most effective treatment involves rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and therapeutic modalities. The next step is determining the cause of the tendinitis and making changes or adaptations to decrease the likelihood of further aggravating the inflamed tendon.
Information can be found from..
Prentice, W. (2011). Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries. In Rehabilitation techniques for sports medicine and athletic training (5th ed., pp. 608-641). Boston, Massachusetts: McGraw-Hill.
Prentice, W. (2011). Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries. In Rehabilitation techniques for sports medicine and athletic training (5th ed., pp. 608-641). Boston, Massachusetts: McGraw-Hill.