Pes Anserine Bursitis
Pes Anserine Bursitis Treatment & Physiotherapy for Inner Knee PainPes anserine bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee. The bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the tendons and bones around the knee joint. When the bursa becomes irritated due to overuse, stress, or injury, it can lead to pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. This condition commonly affects runners, athletes, overweight individuals, and people with knee osteoarthritis.
Pes anserine bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee. The bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the tendons and bones around the knee joint. When the bursa becomes irritated due to overuse, stress, or injury, it can lead to pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. This condition commonly affects runners, athletes, overweight individuals, and people with knee osteoarthritis.
Common symptoms include:
- Pain on the inner side of the knee
- Tenderness below the knee joint
- Swelling around the knee
- Pain while climbing stairs or running
- Stiffness and weakness in the knee
- Pain during exercise or prolonged walking
- Difficulty sleeping due to knee pain
Pes anserine bursitis may develop due to:
- Repetitive running or sports activities
- Tight hamstring muscles
- Muscle weakness or poor flexibility
- Incorrect exercise techniques
- Obesity or excess body weight
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Direct injury to the knee
- Poor posture or altered leg alignment
Diagnosis includes physical examination and assessment of knee pain and movement. Additional tests may include:
- X-rays
- MRI scan
- Bone scan if required
- Blood tests in some cases
Physiotherapy helps reduce pain, improve knee mobility, and restore strength and function.
- Ice therapy to reduce pain and swelling
- Ultrasound therapy for healing
- TENS therapy for pain relief
- Laser therapy to reduce inflammation
- Massage therapy to improve mobility
Customized exercise programs help improve knee stability and flexibility.
- Quadriceps strengthening
- Hamstring strengthening
- Glute strengthening
- Straight leg raises
- Squats and lunges
- Hamstring stretches
- Quadriceps stretches
- Calf stretches
- Adductor stretches
Patients are advised to avoid activities that increase knee pain, especially running and high-impact exercises during recovery. Low-impact exercises such as cycling and swimming are often recommended.
- Experienced physiotherapists for knee rehabilitation
- Personalized treatment plans for faster recovery
- Advanced pain relief and manual therapy techniques
- One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
- Focus on long-term recovery and injury prevention
- Evidence-based rehabilitation programs
- Exercise guidance for home recovery
If you are experiencing inner knee pain, swelling, or difficulty in movement, our physiotherapy team can help you recover safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert pes anserine bursitis treatment and personalized rehabilitation care.
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