Meniscus Physical Therapy

12 Feb Meniscus Physical Therapy

Meniscus is a cartilaginous structure located in the human body in the knees, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and between the sternum and collarbones. However, meniscus has become a term generally used to describe the tissue in the knee. Meniscus tear causes pain and swelling in the knee. Meniscus tear is the tear of the cartilaginous meniscus between the knee bones. The torn meniscus gets stuck between the leg bones and causes pain due to friction. In this situation meniscus surgery must be.

Meniscus Physical Therapy at Home

• Lean your back against the wall; Slide your back along the wall by bending and stretching your knee.
• Squat with one leg; Extend your healthy side back and place it on the step. Bend and stretch your injured knee. Your knee should be in line with your foot.
• climbing stairs; Place your injured leg on the step and slowly climb onto the step.
• Leaning back on the knee; In every movement, be sure to maintain your position every ten seconds.
• Leaning forward on the knee; Keep your feet fixed in one place. Maintain your position in this movement for ten seconds.
• Stepping forward; Take a step to the side with your injured knee.
• Bend ninety degrees. The knee should be at foot level. Try to bring your back knee closer to the ground. Repeat this movement on both sides.
• Stepping sideways; Step sideways with your injured knee. Make sure your knees are at foot level. Repeat this movement on both sides.
• Jumping on the rope; Jump sideways with adjacent feet over a rope laid on the ground or a line on the ground.