Meniscus Tear Rehab Exercises

The meniscus is a C-shaped tissue between your femur (thigh bone) and your tibia (shin bone). Each knee has a medial (inner side) meniscus and a lateral (outer side) meniscus. The meniscus is composed of water, collagen, proteins and other cellular elements.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬? The meniscus is a shock absorber that helps optimize force transmission across the knee and protects the cartilage on the end of our femur and tibia. The medial meniscus is also a secondary stabilizer to the ACL as it can prevent anterior translation (forward shifting) of the tibia.

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? Tears in the outer 1/3 of the meniscus have healing potential because there is blood flow to that area. However, tears in the inner 2/3 generally do not heal well as a result of poor circulation.

𝐃𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲? No. All meniscus tears do not require surgery. Surgery is indicated if you have mechanical symptoms such as locking. Otherwise, you should try conservative management first. This includes NSAIDs (anti-inflammatories), physical therapy, and finally, injections. If you fail conservative therapy and do not have arthritis, you may then be a candidate for surgery.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐨? Exercises that encourage knee mobility, motor control and strength can help to reduce pain and improve function. Watch the video to see a short list of exercises that may help you.

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[raqelroq]

Thank you doc for sharing all videos ❤❤

[libertadrespetoverdadequid]

great. meniskus is holy. doesnot need for resektion.only time patience and properly movements

[RT-btil]

When do you recommend starting these? Thank you.

[amitchell]

I’m convinced the driving gave me the tear meniscus when I stopped being active for like almost 2 years and now I have all kinds of problems from the tear and driving is what I do for a living and is my own business as well so rehab while I still drive I’m not sure if that’s possible! I started to be active again but funny….. working out doesn’t bother me but a bad day in traffic can be a problem at the end of my route!!!

[jackjohansson]

How many sets do you recommend and can you state the progress you have had with these exercises? Like less pain, more functionality and no popping?

[abhinand]

How long after the injury can I start doing these?

[Tazz]

How long after surgery I can do this ?

[ezequiasquezada]

How long before you go back to normal though to no re injure

[BellahBoo]

It’s been a year since my tear and I have pain and can’t bend knees all the way. Is it ever too late to get my full ROM back? Thank you in advance!

[jmv]

Hi, what is exactly your goal with these exercises on a meniscal tear?
Best regards

[Maaz_racing_]

Dr I can't bend it full it hurts while I try to rotate it fully 😕

[Up]

I have a torn meniscus in my right knee. these are good for meniscus?

[anitahiawatha]

Does meniscus tear heal? Do u have al alternative for the ball exercise, perhaps the yoga exercise the bridge?

[kansascitian]

I'm curious about the blue substance in the illustration, does this indicate some previous medical procedure? Thanks

[shaiksnshaiks]

Tear leg has to step out? Last exercise plz

[TheBitcoinExperience]

What if your leg still cannot stretch fully, because of your knee? 😢

[SHUBHAMYADAV-ordu]

While doing air squats, it’s hurting for me 😢 any suggestions. “ i have a tear in my meniscus “

[greymatters]

I would add rebounding for a few minutes at a time if you have one. Concrete is not your friend after a meniscus tear. 😅

[mariamendozacharriz]

Dr tengo menisco roto pero x mi peso no me han operado pero me duele para caminar x favor ayudeme regaleme una información qué ejercicios puedo hacer para aliviar mi dolor tengo qué lavar sentada x qué no aguanto este dolor ayúdeme x favor Dios le bendiga 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[chelseaandhobbes]

Mine is too swollen to be able to flex my quad 😔