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Popliteus Tenosynovitis

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