“Oftentimes, patients come in to see me and assume that they’ll need surgery for their meniscus tear,” says Dr. Kimbrough. “Surgery does have its place, but many people recover with physical therapy, by improving the strength, stability, andrange of motionof their knee.” In fact, a ...
Physical therapy works as well as surgery for some with torn knee cartilage - Harvard Health BlogTiny shock absorbers in the knee (each one is called a meniscus) provide a key cushion between the thighbone and the shinbone. They are prone to tearing, and sometimes just wear out. A torn ...
There are two “cruciate” ligaments in the knee; the anterior (ACL) and the posterior (PCL). These ligaments crisscross to give stability to the knee. Often times there will be a meniscus injury along with the ACL tear. The ACL has several functions in the knee. It prevents the lower...
In a randomized controlled trial, patients with degenerative, nonobstructive meniscus tears assigned to a structured program of physical therapy (PT) had similar patient-reported knee function as patients who underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) during a 2-year period. The findings "are ...
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a meniscal tear may be a degenerative condition present in patients with knee OA who are aged 40 years or older. The McMurray test, consisting of concurrent knee rotation (internal or external to test lateral or medial meniscus, respectively) and extension (61% sensitivity; 84% specificity...
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McKiernan Physical Therapy treats a vast array of orthopedic conditions including arthritic joints, spinal stenosis, disc bulge and herniation, rotator cuff tear, knee meniscus tear and plantar fasciitis. In addition, we specialize in joint rehabilitation prior to and following surgery, including knee ...
where your muscles lose strength from disuse. Quadriceps stretches include pulling your foot toward your buttocks and feeling a stretch in the front of your thigh. While seated, you can cross your leg over your knee and lean forward, feeling the stretch in your quadriceps. Do not bend the le...