Information and updates from East Palestine
Information and updates from East Palestine
Mercy Health continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in eastern Palestine, collaborating with the Columbiana County Health District and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, among other local, state and federal agencies. The health of our patients, staff, and the entire East Palestinian community is our top priority, and we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the region. We stand ready to help those in need and encourage residents to seek medical attention or contact their primary care physician if they experience shortness of breath or other symptoms.
Mercy Health – Primary care in eastern PalestinemiMercy Health - Columbiana Primary Carethey are open and seeing patients. Mercy Health also operates 8 care centers in the Mahoning Valley. This includes our Columbiana location at 107 Royal Birkdale Dr., where patients concerned about exposure or those displaying symptoms can be seen in the same manner as a primary care office visit. Patients who need emergency treatment should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Additional community resources are available through theColumbiana County Health Districtincluding testing hotline numbers, as well as regular updates and FAQs about theOhio Emergency Management Agency website.
What is peroneal tendonitis?
Peroneal tendinitis (also known as peroneal tendinopathy) is a form of tendonitis that affects the foot and ankle. Peroneal tendinitis is a condition that causes pain on the outside of the foot and the outside of the leg when walking or running.
Peroneal tendonitis is rare and is caused by overuse affecting athletes such as runners and walkers.
Causes of peroneal tendonitis
Causes of peroneal tendinitis include:
- Repetitive running on sloping streets can cause peroneal tendonitis; As the foot rolls, the friction between the tendon and the bone increases, and this overpronation can increase the tension between the tendon and the bone.
- Marathon runners or long-distance runners often get peroneal tendinitis due to the repetitive motion of running long distances.
- Tight calf muscles increase stress on the tendons and cause them to rub together more, which can cause peroneal tendonitis.
- People who have recurrent ankle sprains are more likely to develop peroneal tendonitis because the ankle is weaker around the injury.
Risk factors for peroneal tendinitis
Risk factors for peroneal tendinitis include:
- People with bow feet are more prone to developing peroneal tendinitis.
- Runners who run at a fast pace or do interval training are at higher risk of developing peroneal tendonitis.
- People with tight calves are more likely to develop the condition.
Symptoms of peroneal tendinitis
The immediate symptoms of peroneal tendinitis include pain and swelling in the ankle. If pain does not decrease with rest, it may be necessary to evaluate for peroneal tendinitis. Other symptoms of peroneal tendonitis include:
- Tenderness behind the ankle bone
- Pain first thing in the morning upon waking
Diagnosis of peroneal tendinitis
Peroneal tendinitis is diagnosed under the care of your primary care provider or an orthopedic or sports medicine doctor.
The doctor will start with a complete medical history of the injury and the patient and will then perform a complete medical examination of the injured area.
Treatments for peroneal tendonitis
Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications are first-line treatments for peroneal tendonitis.
When necessary, the most advanced treatments for peroneal tendinitis include:
- orthosis
- tala a belt
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
Peroneal Tendonitis Recovery
Rest is essential for recovery from peroneal tendonitis. Peroneal tendon heals faster than other foot and ankle conditions if the treatment regimen is closely followed.