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Posted - 06/02/2008 :  16:13:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "Hello, I have been diagnosed with pes anserine bursitis. I am doing hamstring stretches to improve flexibility. Can you recommend some strengthing exercises that I can do at home?"

Ask a PT Response: "You can find more information on Pes Anserine Bursitis on our site at:
http://www.cyberpt.com/cptcondtrtpesanserinebursitis.asp
The main muscles involved with the pes anserine are the hamstrings (semitendinosus), hip adductors (gracilis) and sartorius (flexes knee/flexes hip/and rotates femur laterally). Physical therapists will often issue stretches for these involved muscles to help a patient achieve improved flexibility and hopefully take some pressure off the pes anserine bursa. Strengthening exercises may be prescribed for these involved muscles as well if there are strength deficits. Examples of some of the exercises prescribed can be found on the CyberPT exercise videos page: http://www.cyberpt.com/cptvidlist.asp . Functional exercises such as lunges, squats, single leg stance, etc could also be prescribed. Good luck with your condition and thanks for using CyberPT."