Q I have pes anserinus tendinitis; do I have to stop exercising completely? As an office worker, I don't want to miss out on my gym workouts.
A During the acute inflammatory phase, you should avoid irritating movements, but a complete halt to exercise is not necessary. You can continue swimming (excluding breaststroke), upper body exercises, and light stretching, and you can gradually resume lower body exercises depending on the progress of your treatment. Maintaining appropriate exercise helps preserve muscle strength and facilitates a quick return.
Detailed Answer
The duration of the exercise suspension varies depending on the severity of symptoms, but you can begin low-intensity rehabilitation exercises once pain decreases to 4/10 or less. Start with exercises that do not place direct load on the medial side of the knee, such as leg curls and clamshells, and gradually add squats and lunges. A routine of warming up before exercise and applying cold compresses after exercise is important.
Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic
In Korean medicine, remaining completely immobile and still can further obstruct the circulation of Qi and blood, which can actually delay recovery. At Dongjedang, we provide guidance on "exercises you can do now" and "exercises to avoid" tailored to your treatment stage, and also offer a simple acupressure routine to unblock pathways after exercise. Our goal is to maximize the therapeutic effect while maintaining the flow of Qi and blood.
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