In 1998, the International Anatomical Nomenclature Committee, officially replaced the term "peroneus" with "fibularis" in order to align the muscle name with the associated nerves names.
So why do podiatrists, clinicians, fitness professionals and others continue to use the outdated terminology? Old habits die hard.
But since foam rolling and/or TP therapy of these muscles is important for improving ankle stability and mobility, we need to adopt the newer terminology to ensure that this part of the lower leg is not ignored because of confusion.
Trigger points in the areas shown at right should be worked prior to strengthening and stretching.
Eversion, inversion, toe pointing and flexing, and ankle circles with resistance will all isolate and strengthen these muscles. Furthermore, many unilateral moves put a lot of stress on the lateral leg and hip musculature, so the fibularis muscles need to be strong to optimize these lifts. You don't want weak fibularis muscles to be a limiting factor in these moves.
If you see or hear "peroneus" think "fibularis" and vice versa. Just pay attention to them, no matter what they're called.
Juliet:
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
(Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare)
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