116 | Pes Anserine Bursitis – Pain on the inside of the knee
Welcome to episode 116 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Pes anserine bursitis – Pain on the inside of the knee
Been diagnosed with pes anserine bursitis? Have pain to swelling around your lower knee area? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher pes anserine bursitis, breaking down the term, diagnosis, and anatomy associated with the diagnosis. They explain common symptoms and dive into common contributions to the diagnosis. With its prevalence seen commonly amongst athletes and in conjunction with other issues in the lower limb, they hone in on concepts of irritation, tenderness, and systemic inflammation. Moreover, they debunk the misconception that flat feet and knee valgus are the causes of pes anserine and clarify the association. Finally, they guide you through their method of approaching pes anserine, covering inversions, lymph drainage, breath, stressors, mobility, and their favorite ways to activate the muscles associated with pes anserine. Tune in to learn!
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What you will learn in this PT Pearl:
1:57 – The pes anserine Area
4:36 – Symptoms of pes anserine bursitis.
5:56 – What could contribute to bursitis
8:44 – Prevalence in athletes
9:44 – What do muscle imbalances mean?
11:19 – How you can treat your pes anserine bursitis
15:45 – Targettting the muscles specifically
18:34 – From foot up the chain
Research Citations
American Physical Therapy Association. (2013). Physical Therapy Guide to Pes Anserine Bursitis. [online].
OrthoInfo. (2014). Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis – OrthoInfo – AAOS. [online].
Physiopedia. (2011). Pes Anserinus Bursitis. [online].
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