Popliteus Tendinopathy (Tendinitis) Stage 2

Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
also access all our video advice.

Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.

You can diagnose other running injury’s here.

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  • Step 2
  • Step 3
  • Step 4 - current step

Follow the information and Video advice below

Popliteus Tendinopathy (Tendinitis) Stage 2

  • When things are settling, make sure you introduce running again in the correct way (video).
  • Replace the icing with contrast hydrotherapy or heat (see videos below).
  • Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
  • Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here),  if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
  • Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
  • Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions.
  • To accelerate speed of recovery, continue to perform the advice given in Stage 1.

Attention!

Pain in the back of the knee may indicate a cartilage injury.

Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist.