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 Popliteus tendinitis is characterized by inflammation andpain at the knee joint on the back part of the outer side of theknee and the outer side just above the knee at the popliteus tendon. Common Signs and Symptoms: • Pain and tenderness over the popliteus tendon at the outerknee or back of the knee on the outer side • Pain that is worse when standing on the leg with the kneebent slightly or when walking or running, just as the foot ofthe affected leg lifts off the ground • Pain that is worse when rotating the leg • Pain that starts or recurs after running a particular distance • Crepitation (a crackling sound) when the tendon is movedor touched (uncommon, except when tested just after exercising)   Causes : Overuse of the popliteus muscle-tendon unit, usually in anathlete who runs or trains on hills or banked surfaces Risk Increases With  • Sports or activities that require a lot of downhill walkingor running, such as with backpacking, cross-country running, and distan...

 Tarsal tunnel syndrome:  is the compression of an important nerve that runs through your ankle and into your foot. It’s possible to develop tarsal tunnel syndrome after spraining your ankle, overusing your feet, or developing arthritis or diabetes Causes:- Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. Compression of the posterior tibial nerve can cause pain, tingling or numbness in the foot Symptoms: Burning sensations. Numbness. Tingling or “pins and needles” sensations. Weakness in your foot muscles Diagnosis: 🔹Tinel’s test:  Physical therapist gently taps your tibial nerve. If you experience pain or tingling that reproduce your symptoms, it may point to TTS. 🔹Dorsiflexion – Eversion Test:   Place the patient’s foot into full dorsiflexion and eversion and hold for 5-10 seconds The results are that it elicits the patient’s symptoms 🔹Electromyogram (EMG):  This two-part test ...