but, in fact, meniscus tear exercises can be highly effective in helping you recover. “Much of the time, meniscus tears can be treated conservatively with physical therapy that prioritizes strengthening and stretching exercises,” says Mary Kimbrough, PT, DPT...
Physical therapy appears to be nearly as effective as early arthroscopic surgery for treating nonobstructive meniscal tears in middle-aged to older adults, a study has shown. In a randomized controlled trial, patients with degenerative, nonobstructive meniscus tears assigned to a structured program of...
Meniscus injury is one of the most common reasons of referral for orthopedic evaluation. Orthopedic physicians must be capable of performing a thorough history and physical examination of the knee as it relates to meniscus tears and associated injuries. When examining the knee, the clinician can ...
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Meniscal tears are common, and there are a number of different examination techniques for determining their presence. For the McMurray test, the patient is positioned supine; the proximal hand holds the knee and palpates the joint line while the distal hand holds the sole of the foot. From a...
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I have been a water skier and runner most of my life with a number of marathons under my belt. In 2013, you addressed my meniscus tears and I asked if I could continue running and you responded - "yes, you'll just be back to see me sooner." ...
Before you return to normal activities or your sport, perform functional exercises such as squatting, running, jumping and kicking. If these activities do not cause pain or additional symptoms, your physical therapist may discharge you from physical therapy. Taping your toe or putting stiff orthotic...
• Meniscus Tears• ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL Tears• Arthritis• And much more!Long Pond Physical Therapy Treatments Following a comprehensive initial evaluation, a treatment plan will be individually designed and implemented for the patient using the latest therapeutic techniques and technology. At...
“As a competitive triathlete, React in the West Loop over the years has gotten me through two meniscus tears and now a recent rotator cuff issue. The staff and facilities are outstanding and along with getting me healthy, I appreciate the time educating me on what exercises I should do to...