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 ...
“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 ...
The ACL has several functions in the knee. It prevents the lower leg from moving forward on the upper leg, it prevents hyperextension on the knee, it help stabilize the knee in side to side movements (thus protecting the meniscus), and helps control the amount of rotation the lower leg ...
On the recommendation of a friend I went to OSPT to rehab the torn meniscus in my knee. I am so glad I followed her advice. From the first appointment with Amanda, I felt an instant connection. Her expertise and understanding of my injury, really listening to me, her friendly personality...
Knee cartilage injuries are common in athletes and can be difficult to treat due to poor healing potential. The use of stem cells for such conditions has emerged as a promising management option with the hope that this treatment can assist with symptom control, cartilage regeneration, and quicker...
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I've been on quite the journey, a journey that has included a fully ruptured achilles...9 months of physical therapy, a torn acl and meniscus root tear...18 months and counting of physical therapy. 27 months later and this dynamic duo has been by my side EVERY step of the way. They...
Pains in the right leg in the groin, knee, shin area, have made it very difficult to walk. A variety of therapy treatments are being setup for me, as the therapist, made a booklet available for me, a visible plan, which will help correct my condition and bring me back to my old ...
PremiumTherapyAnterior cruciate ligamentKnee 1407 Words 6 Pages Better Essays Read More Physical Therapy There are many incidents in life that cause people to have a need forphysicaltherapy. Whether it is a sports related injury‚ a car accident‚ or something out of the ordinary the need is...