Sprains and Strain of the Popliteus Tendon

Definition:
An injury to the popliteus tendon when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain behind the knee
  • Swelling behind the knee
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
Causes
  • Trauma to the knee
  • Muscle imbalance (lateral hamstrings stronger than the medial hamstrings)
  • Overpronation
  • Running in worn shoes
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Sprains and Strain of the Popliteus Tendon 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

Sprains and Strain of the Popliteus Tendon 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

Sprains and Strain of the Popliteus Tendon 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