Bakers Cyst

Definition:
A 'Baker's cyst', also known as a popliteal fossa cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranous or more rarely some other synovial bursa found behind the knee. It is named after the surgeon who first described it, William Morrant Baker. This is not a "true" cyst, as an open communication with the synovial sac is often maintained.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Tightness or stiffness behind the knee
  • Swelling behind the knee
  • Pain with bending the knee
Causes
  • Knee arthritis
  • Cartilage tear
Treatment
  • Stretching and ROM exercises
  • Strengthening lower extremity muscles
Bakers Cyst Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Weight Bearing Restrictions

  • DVT Clot Instructions

  • Crutch Walking
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Ankle Pumps

  • Quad Sets

  • Straight Leg Raise

  • Clams
  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90

Bakers Cyst Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs

  • Single Leg Wall Sit

  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stationary Bike

  • Single Leg Speed Skater

  • Adductor Straddle

  • Lotus
  • Passive Knee Flexion
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Gait II

Bakers Cyst 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