Pes Anserinus Tendinitis

Definition:
The 'pes anserinus' ("goose's foot") is the Insertion (anatomy) of the conjoined tendons of three muscles onto the anteromedial (front and inside) surface of the Upper region of tibia.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Chronic medial knee pain
  • Leg weakness
  • Swelling in the medial knee
  • Point tender on the Pes Anserine
Causes
  • Overuse
  • Repetitive kicking
  • Muscle imbalance- tight hamstrings
  • Supination of the ankle
  • Jumping sports
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Knee joint stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Pes Anserinus Tendinitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Post Surgical Ice Protocol
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Kneeling Eccentric Quad Strengthening
  • Sit On Feet
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Lotus
  • Stationary Bike

Pes Anserinus Tendinitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Pes Anserinus Tendinitis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump