Since the Deep Peroneal Nerve was compressed posterior to the proximal fibula, and this patient had myospasms of the peroneal muscles and lateral head of the gastrocnemius, treatment was applied to this region. Trigger point ultrasound (combination pulsed ultrasound and galvanic current), was used to diagnose and treat the areas of adhesions and muscle contractures that were compressing on the nerve at the lateral knee.

Options for other modalities include cold laser, continuous ultrasound, muscle stimulation, trigger point ultrasound (combination pulsed ultrasound and galvanic current), wet heat.

Options for manual methods include myofascial release, Active Release, friction massage, massage, postisometric relaxation, stretching (passive, active, postfacilitation), mobilization of the shoulder joint.

Using the trigger point ultrasound at the lateral right knee, this patient made a full recovery from her Deep Peroneal Nerve compression causing pain and tingling at the dorsum of her right foot.

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