Symptoms
Lateral knee pain
Pain on the outer knee in runners and cyclists, often referring from vastus lateralis, TFL and gluteus minimus.
Overview
Pain on the outer knee in runners and cyclists, often referring from vastus lateralis, TFL and gluteus minimus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address hip control, gait and bike fit.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, locking — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction