Physical therapy after repairing a torn meniscus is important to ease your knee back to full recovery to handle daily activities. Work with your doctor to design a rehabilitation regime that includes physical therapy and home exercises.
1. Meniscus Tear
o A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury that usually occurs while taking part in sports activities when the knee is twisted while it is partially flexed and the foot is firmly planted on the ground, says Yahoo! Health. The meniscus is a rubbery tissue that acts as a shock absorber between the femur and the tibia, evenly distributing the weight put upon the knee.
Postsurgery
o Immediately following surgery, your doctor may suggest that you stay immobilized for two weeks, not moving your knee more than absolutely necessary. After this two-week period, limited range of motion actions can be started to prepare your knee for your its daily workload. Activities such as running, tennis and basketball that put a high level of stress on the knee should be avoided for at least a couple months after the surgery.
Physical Therapy
o The goals of physical therapy are to improve your mobility, relieve pain and restore overall fitness of the knee. Incorporating physical therapy into you postsurgery regime is said to accelerate the rehabilitation process by immediately bringing the knee to full rang of motion and allowing it to bear weight, according to a study in The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery.
