🟧 the popliteus muscle serves as a 'key' which unlocks the knee to initiate movement when the leg is straight to a flex position. This muscle also provides protection and stability to the back of the knee and assist with knee flexion when the leg is not on the ground. These stretches with or without resistance can help when this muscle is in spasm or tight. See your doctor for pain in the back of the knee or prior to performing exercises. Call our office today to schedule. #Kneestretch #kneeexe

Pain Behind The Knee ⚠️ This Is The Cause 🫢The Popliteus is not one of the great roman emperors, but a small muscle located at the back of your knees. It is responsible for knee flexion and knee rotation, especially medial rotation. The issue with it, is that sometimes it gets stuck and in order to unstuck it, you have to stretch your hamstrings. I am joking :D No, you have to load the internal and external rotation of the knee. This is one of the best ways to directly impact this muscle, both

Is Your Popliteus Causing Knee Pain While Running? 👉 Runner's knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common overuse injury that causes pain around the kneecap. The pain is typically described as a dull, aching pain that is worsened with activities that involve knee bending, such as running, cycling, or jumping. 👉 The popliteus muscle may play a role in runner's knee as it stabilizes the knee joint and prevents excessive rotation of the shin bone during weight-bearing activities