Also known as the peroneus brevis, the fibularis brevis is a short, peroneal muscle that lies just underneath the peroneus longus muscle. The peroneal muscles extend along the outer portion of the ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Ice application helps reduce swelling and control pain from peroneal tendonitis.Physical therapy can help restore normal ankle joint mechanics ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

A retinaculum refers to any region on the body where tendon groups from different muscles pass under one connective tissue band. The inferior peroneal retinaculum is located in the ankle and foot ...

Background Deficits in neuromuscular control are believed to increase re-injury risk after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Previous studies mainly focused on muscles at the operated ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

Muscle cramps are painful, visible contractions of a muscle or part of a muscle. Many people experience muscle cramps in the calf. In most cases, the cramp can last for a few seconds to a few minutes ...

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Q: After I restart a running program after some time off, my peroneals burn and ache so bad that I can't control flexion in my feet and get what feels like "floppy foot". It goes away after a few ...

A simple adjustment to standard resistance band technique activates deeper muscles for dramatic leg sculpting results. The fitness world constantly evolves with innovative approaches to build stronger ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...