Popliteus Tenosynovitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendon and its enveloping sheath of the potliteus.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain on the outside of the knee
  • Swelling on the outside of the knee
  • Point tender on the outside of the knee.
Causes
  • Direct blow to medial knee
  • Forced hyperextension
  • Pes planus
  • Running downhill
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Running and Gait mechanics
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Popliteus Tenosynovitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Calf Stretch Off Book
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Soft Tissue Calf Massage
  • Step Overs
  • Stationary Bike

Popliteus Tenosynovitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Eccentric Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Step Downs
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

Popliteus Tenosynovitis 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