PES ANSERINE BURSITIS
Pes bursitis is an inflammatory condition of the inner knee at anserine bursae of the conjoined insertion of Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus muscle. Most common in patients with existing knee disorders. Female > Male
CLINICAL PRESENTATION :
• Pain and tenderness at the inner aspect of knee more during climbing stairs, sit to stand, night.
• Swelling of knee
• Decreased muscle strength and ROM
• Altered gait
• Postural dysfunctions
• Sleep disturbance
TREATMENT
• Rest - avoid painful activities
• Icing for 10 – 15mins – to reduce swelling
• Physiotherapy
• Stretches – hamstring stretching
• Strengthening exercises
PREVENTION
• Proper exercise technique
• Corrective and appropriative footwear during exercise
• A gradual increase in training intensity/quantity
• Correction of muscle imbalance
• Proper warm-up and cool down period.
For any Further advice /assistance call our expert 9811448365
Expert Clinician at Theracare Sports Injury Clinic.
Pes bursitis is an inflammatory condition of the inner knee at anserine bursae of the conjoined insertion of Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus muscle. Most common in patients with existing knee disorders. Female > Male
CLINICAL PRESENTATION :
• Pain and tenderness at the inner aspect of knee more during climbing stairs, sit to stand, night.
• Swelling of knee
• Decreased muscle strength and ROM
• Altered gait
• Postural dysfunctions
• Sleep disturbance
TREATMENT
• Rest - avoid painful activities
• Icing for 10 – 15mins – to reduce swelling
• Physiotherapy
• Stretches – hamstring stretching
• Strengthening exercises
PREVENTION
• Proper exercise technique
• Corrective and appropriative footwear during exercise
• A gradual increase in training intensity/quantity
• Correction of muscle imbalance
• Proper warm-up and cool down period.
For any Further advice /assistance call our expert 9811448365
Expert Clinician at Theracare Sports Injury Clinic.
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