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Hello.

I am 61 and fairly new to hiking and want to continue.  Last summer I had to cut short a hiking trip in Colorado because of the pain in one of my knees.  The knee really hurt going down the trail.  Upon my return home and going online I self diagnosed my problem as "anserinus bursitis".  

I am in good shape and not overweight.


1.  Is there something I can do to prevent this from occuring again?

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Looks like a sure fire hiker's ailment.  


Several factors can contribute to the development of pes anserine bursitis, including:

Incorrect training techniques, such as neglecting to stretch, doing excessive hill running, and sudden increases in mileage
Tight hamstring muscles
Obesity
An out-turning of the knee or lower leg
Osteoarthritis in the knee
Medial meniscus tear

 So, given that you are not obese, per your own description, Sudden mileage increases, tight hams, or the out turning of the knee or lower leg look like the culprits.  Few of us can train at the mileages we hike, or we would be hiking instead.  But, we can train for the Spring increase of mileages by staying in shape over the Winter.  I go to the gym and use a bicycle, the treadmill, the elliptical machine, and the stair master.  Wasn't always that way, but I have found it helpful since I crossed over that 60 mark myself.  

For treatment, I guess you know to carry Vitamin I ( Ibuprofen).  Other than that, can't help you much.  Just keep getting out there, and be careful.  

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Hello.

I am 61 and fairly new to hiking and want to continue.  Last summer I had to cut short a hiking trip in Colorado because of the pain in one of my knees.  The knee really hurt going down the trail.  Upon my return home and going online I self diagnosed my problem as "anserinus bursitis".  

I am in good shape and not overweight.


1.  Is there something I can do to prevent this from occuring again?

Thanks.

Well...unless you're qualified to self-diagnose, I'd say your best shot at preventing it from recurring or finding a way to control it if/when it recurs would be to mention it next time you happen to run into your primary care physician.

Some basic strength training, 4 way hip with light resistance, and making sure to stretch the IT fascia often helps as well if the pain was due to inflammation caused by instability or imbalance.  Pre-medicating with an anti-inflammatory can help if you're absolutely certain of particular diagnoses and it doesn't interact with another medication but it can also mask problems that are getting worse.
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Thanks for the thoughtful replies.

I work out every day, either bike riding or body weight exercises.  My opportunites for long hike training are limited--otherwise I would be hiking.

I will visit with my doc and get his advice.

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