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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I explore the anatomy and clinical significance of the popliteus — the small, often overlooked muscle that unlocks the knee and why it may be a missing link in lateral knee pain, shin splints, post-surgical inhibition, and chronic joint irritation. I share reflections from my own ACL-deficient knee during an 8 week plyometric intensive and how restoring dynamic confidence changed not just my performance, but my joint symptoms. We’ll also explore how the popliteus interfaces with the fibula, meniscus, joint capsule, and even the SI joint and why treating it in isolation rarely creates lasting change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the popliteus is central to unlocking knee flexion in closed-chain movement
Why this muscle becomes hypertonic after injury and why releasing it isn’t enough
How posterior capsule, fibular motion, and meniscal connections influence knee pain
Practical ways to combine manual therapy and yielding plyometrics for better outcomes

If you’ve ever wondered why the popliteus keeps “tightening back up,” this episode will help you understand what it’s protecting and how to work with it instead of against it.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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🎙️ - Episode 8: Unlocking The Fibula -    • Unlocking the Fibula  
🎙️ - Episode 21: Easily Restore Knee Extension After Injury or Surgery -    • Easily Restore Knee Extension After Injury...  
🎙️ - Episode 25: The Peripheral Heart -    • The Peripheral Heart  
🎙️ - Episode 78: Easily Restore Knee Flexion After Injury or Surgery -    • Easily Restore Knee Flexion After Injury o...  
🎙️ - Episode 79: The Deeper Impact of Plyometrics w/ Matt McInnes Watson -    • The Deeper Impact Of Plyometrics w/ Matt M...  
🎙️ - Episode 138: The Link Between Potassium and Shin Splints -    • The Link Between Potassium and Shin Splints  
🏋️‍♂️ - Squat Warmup Video -    • 4 Simple drills to prepare for optimal mob...  
🧠 - Tutorial to Improve Knee Flexion Video -    • Improve Knee Flexion Range of Motion by Un...  
📚 - Book I Mentioned: New Manual Articular Approach: Lower Extremity by Jean-Pierre Barral & Alain Croibier - https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Te...
🧠 - Sign Up For A Barral Institute Course (Tell them Anna Hartman sent you!) - https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/Barra...
🧠 - Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one my upcoming courses: https://www.movementrev.com/ltap-leve...

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🎧 - Listen to the Unreal Results Podcast for PTs and ATs: https://www.unrealresultspod.com

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Rethinking the Popliteus in Knee Rehab
0:32 - Life Updates
7:48 - Plyo Training and Knee Wins
19:50 - Why the Popliteus Matters
29:34 - Popliteus Anatomy Lesson
36:22 - Popliteus Release Techniques

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