4 Steps to TREAT PES ANSERINE Pain FAST
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In today's video we go over 4 Steps to TREAT PES ANSERINE Pain FAST:
Tired of seeing patients with pes anserine pain without clear treatment guidelines? Learn how to effectively treat this common knee condition with these expert-approved physical therapy exercises. In this video, we'll break down the anatomy, mechanisms of injury, and effective treatment strategies for pes anserine pain. Discover practical exercises to target the specific muscles involved, including adductors and hamstrings. From beginner-friendly to advanced progressions, we've got you covered.
I'll guide you through:
➡️ Understanding Pes Anserine Pain: Learn the anatomy and common causes.
➡️ Pain Relief Strategies: Discover how to unload aggravating movements and reduce pain.
➡️ Targeted Exercises: Master key exercises to strengthen the involved muscles.
➡️ Progression Tips: Advance your rehab and return to your favorite activities.
Let's help your patients get back to doing what they love!
TIMELINE
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:43 - Step 1: Unloading Aggravating Activities
- 01:17 - Step 2: Train the Knee and Hip
- 01:43 - Step 3: Understanding Anatomy
- 03:34 - Adductor Exercises
- 06:40 - Hamstring Exercises
- 08:41 - Step 4: Slow Progression Back to Activities
- 09:20 - Conclusion
Pes Obliterated,
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- 6 of My Favorite Treatments [Patellofemoral Pain] Evidence Based
- How to DIAGNOSE IT Band Pain FAST
- Pes Anserine Pain - What Physical Therapists Should Know
- IT Band Pain - Evidence Based Guide [For Physical Therapists]
- IT Band PAIN - 3 Keys to Physical Therapy Treatment
- What Physical Therapists Need to Know [Patellofemoral Pain]
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Medial View of the Knee. The image shows the relationship between the tendons that form the pes anserinus and the anserine bursa, implying a difficult clinical and imaging diagnosis. Helfenstein Jr M, Kuromoto J. Anserine syndrome [in Portuguese]. Rev Bras Reumatol. 2010;50(3):313-327.
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