Baker’s Cyst
- A Baker’s cyst forms a fluid-filled lump behind the knee and it can cause stiffness, discomfort, and the feeling of tightness in the knee.
- It can cause pain and the pain can worsen with activity or when fully straightening or bending the knee.
- Symptoms
- Swelling behind the knee, sometimes in the leg as well.
- Knee pain
- Stiffness and inability to fully flex the knee
- Symptoms may be worse after you’ve been active or if you’ve been standing for a long time.
- Causes
- Inflammation of the knee joint, which can occur with various types of arthritis or a knee injury, such as a meniscus tear.
- These conditions can cause the joint to produce excess fluid. This can lead to the formation of a cyst.
- How can physical therapy help?
- Exercises that improve the range of motion and strengthen the muscles around the knee may be beneficial.
Seated Hamstring/Calf Stretch
Calf Raises
Short Arc Quad (SAQ)
Terminal Knee Extension
For more information, reach out to one of our Fort Wayne Physical Therapy clinics at ProTailored Physical Therapy and call us at (260)739-0300!