What is meniscus therapy?

Meniscus therapy is often necessary to help the patient recover and regain strength after the meniscus tears. Meniscus is a small wedge of cartilage in the knee that helps to absorb the shock between thigh and shit. Meniscus can suddenly rip off sports or worsen over time, which is common in older people. After the initial healing period, many people need physical therapy to help them regain strength and mobility. Meniscus therapy after a tear or cartilage injury usually begins with gentle movements to improve the range of movement. This usually gradually proceeds to more difficult exercises for strengthening. The patient will be shown by a doctor, nurse or a therapist either in the hospital or in the doctor's office to know how to do them correctly and avoid further injuries. In many cases, patients who have undergone surgery can repair or replace meniscus

fYzical rehabilitation usually begins in the hospital, immediately after surgery to reduce the risk that the patient will lose too much movement. The therapist or nurse will help the patient to bend his knee slightly and can help them walk with crutches or pedestrian, while the knee is still in cast or orthosis. The knee is usually held straight while resting and only bent during exercise. It may take several months for the knee to completely recover until full weight and bending are possible.

Meniscus therapy exercises strongly focus on hamstrings and quadrilateral strengthening to help strengthen the knee and prepare it for heavier deposits and physical activities. Increasing straight legs in positioning can help strengthen the thigh muscles. Knee bends while hundreds of lying, helping to get the knee accustomed to weight and pressure after the cartilage has heated. Weights or machines can be used for knee bends and other foot strengthening during the last phase of therapy.

This therapy can continue months and PACIenti must return to sport and strenuous physical activities slowly, after injury and surgery to reduce the risk of recovering cartilage. In some cases, the tear may be so serious that the former athlete may not be able to return to sport, although it is usually possible to introduce physical activity. This is especially true if patients are diligently monitored by meniscus therapy and the rehabilitation plan of the introduction of their physicians and therapists.