Condition Pain Condition Benchmarked

Medial Knee Pain

Pain on the inner aspect of the knee. Differential includes MCL strain, medial meniscus, pes anserine bursitis, and medial compartment OA. Assessment covers MCL stress, VMO activation, hip adductor flexibility, and pes anserine assessment.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors
4
Red Flags

Key ROM Tests

1 Knee Extension
2 Hip Adduction
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Single Leg Squat
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Patellar Tracking

Risk Factors Assessed

Knee Extension
Hip Adduction
Hip Internal Rotation
Single Leg Squat

Expected Timeline

4-8 weeks for pes anserine, 8-16 weeks for chronic, MCL grade I-II 4-8 weeks with protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Can medial knee pain be corrected with exercise?
Typical improvement timeline is 4-8 weeks for pes anserine, 8-16 weeks for chronic, MCL grade I-II 4-8 weeks with protection. The protocol includes 4 prioritized corrective interventions and screens for red flags that require medical referral.
What assessments are done for medial knee pain?
The protocol assesses Knee Extension, Hip Adduction, Hip Internal Rotation, Single Leg Squat. Each test identifies the specific driver of the condition, guiding the corrective sequence.
Is medial knee pain the same for everyone?
No. The assessment differentiates structural from functional causes and identifies the individual's primary driver. The corrective plan is ordered by priority, with the highest-leverage corrections addressed first.
How do I get started with the Medial Knee Pain protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Medial Knee Pain protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

Category
Condition
Subcategory
Pain Condition
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
Red Flag Screens
4
Timeline
4-8 weeks for pes anserine, 8-16 weeks for chronic, MCL grade I-II 4-8 weeks with protection
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