Physical Therapy for Knee Meniscectomy Recovery
Knee meniscectomy is a common surgery to repair or remove a torn meniscus, a piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the bones in your knee joint. While the surgery is often successful in relieving pain and restoring function, it is important to follow up with physical therapy to ensure a full recovery. At FLEX Physical Therapy UWS, we are ready to help.
Physical therapy after knee meniscectomy can help to:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Improve range of motion
- Strengthen the muscles around the knee
- Restore proprioception (the ability to sense the position of your body in space)
- Prevent further injury
Physical therapy typically begins a few days after surgery and gradually increases in intensity over time. The specific exercises that you will do will vary depending on the extent of your surgery and your individual needs.
However, some common exercises that may be included in your post Knee meniscectomy physical therapy program are:
- Range of motion exercises: These exercises help to increase the range of motion in your knee joint. They may be done passively, with the help of your physical therapist, or actively, with your own muscle strength.
- Strengthening exercises: These exercises help to improve the strength of the muscles around your knee. They may include exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles.
- Proprioception exercises: These exercises help to improve your body’s awareness of the position of your knee joint. They may include exercises such as standing on one leg or balancing on a wobble board.
Physical therapy after knee meniscectomy is an important part of the recovery process. It can help you to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness, and it can also help you to improve range of motion and strength. If you have had a knee meniscectomy, be sure to talk to your doctor about physical therapy.
Here are some additional benefits of physical therapy after knee meniscectomy:
- Reduced risk of complications: Physical therapy can help to reduce the risk of complications such as stiffness, weakness, and instability.
- Improved quality of life: Physical therapy can help to improve your quality of life by reducing pain, improving function, and increasing your ability to participate in activities that you enjoy.
- Faster recovery: Physical therapy can help you to recover from your surgery faster.
If you have had a knee meniscectomy, be sure to talk to your doctor about physical therapy. Physical therapy can help you to achieve a full recovery and improve your quality of life. Our team of physical therapists at FLEX are ready to help.
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