The supine peroneal slider is a nerve mobility exercise designed to improve the movement of the peroneal nerve along the outside of the lower leg. Lying on your back allows controlled positioning of the ankle and knee to gently mobilise the nerve, reducing irritation and easing symptoms like tingling or tightness. It’s often used in rehabilitation to support nerve health and restore comfortable lower-limb function.
- Lie down on your back.
- Whilst keeping your knee straight, lift the foot up until you feel restriction.
- Turn your foot inwards to bias the Peroneal Nerve.
- Whilst slowly lowering the leg and returning the foot to neutral, lift your head up.
- Slowly lower the head back down whilst lifting the leg back up and turning the foot inwards.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 to slide the peroneal nerve back and forth.