Meniscus Tear
Understanding Meniscus Tears
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci — medial (inner) and lateral (outer). A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, particularly in sports involving twisting movements.
Meniscus tears are classified by location, size, and pattern (bucket-handle, flap, radial, or degenerative). The treatment approach depends on these factors as well as your age, activity level, and associated injuries.
Our Treatment Approach
Our physiotherapy programme for meniscus tears begins with reducing pain and swelling through rest, ice, compression, and gentle range-of-motion exercises. We then progress through strengthening, balance training, and finally sport-specific or activity-specific rehabilitation. Throughout the process, we monitor for signs of mechanical locking or instability that may indicate the need for surgical referral.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
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Benefits of Physiotherapy for Meniscus Tear
Avoid Surgery
Many stable, peripheral meniscus tears heal with conservative physiotherapy, helping you avoid arthroscopic surgery.
Reduce Swelling
Specific exercises and modalities accelerate swelling reduction and restore normal knee mechanics.
Restore Full Motion
Gentle range-of-motion exercises and manual therapy prevent stiffness and help you regain full knee extension and flexion.
Strengthen Safely
Progressive strengthening of quadriceps, hamstrings, and hips protects the meniscus during healing.
Related Exercises
Exercises that can help manage meniscus tear.
Stationary Cycling After Meniscus Injury
A low-impact exercise that restores knee range of motion and promotes meniscus healing through controlled movement.
View exerciseQuadriceps Set for Meniscus Tear
A safe isometric quad exercise that maintains thigh strength after meniscus injury without stressing the knee joint.
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