Does the knee sometimes feel warm on the inside? Then you may suffer from insertion tendinopathy pes anserinus. Three muscles converge in the pes anserinus: m. Sartorius, m semitendinosus and m.gracilis. These three muscles attach to the inside of the top of the shin. The function of these muscles is that you can turn the lower leg inward and bend your knee. If this tendon becomes overloaded and irritated, you will suffer from the inside of your knee.
The pain can come on suddenly if, for example, you make an unexpected movement. However, building up a training too quickly can also be a cause of knee complaints. The balance between tendons and muscles can be reduced by a training built up too quickly. Muscles adapt more easily than tendons because tendons have much less blood flow.
The tendon can no longer handle the increasing force. If you have an abnormal foot position and gait pattern, it can also contribute to pain on the inside of the knee. This can also cause the tendon to become overloaded, irritated and even inflamed.
Knee pain treatment on the inside of the knee
At PodoPro podiatrists we look for the cause of the knee problem. Your walking pattern and the position of your feet are analyzed. A treatment plan will then be drawn up in consultation with you. If there is overpronation due to a movement restriction in your ankle or foot (blockage), the podiatrist will use manual therapy to solve this problem.
In addition to 'loosening' your ankle and / or foot, a podiatric inlay (sole) will often be advised to optimize your walking pattern, so that your knee complaints will reduce or disappear completely. In addition, a physiotherapist could stimulate blood flow to the tendon to speed up recovery. Make an appointment with PodoPro foot specialists to discuss what we can do for you.
