PES ANSERINE BURSITIS

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.

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Expert Clinician at Theracare Sports Injury Clinic.

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