Rehabilitation For A Meniscus Tear: How Do I Do Exercise To Heal My Meniscus
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How do I do exercise to heal my meniscus?
For most tears, some simple exercises can help maintain muscle strength in the front of the thigh (quadriceps), back of the thigh (hamstrings), calf, and hip. All of these areas are important for your overall leg function while your knee heals after an injury or after surgery. Exercises should only be done on the advice of your health professional, and only if you feel very minimal or no pain while you perform them at home. The list below has links to specific exercises with illustrations and instructions.
- Quad sets
- Straight leg raises
- Hamstring curls
- Heel raises
- Unilateral stance
- Heel dig bridging
- Shallow standing knee bends
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| Last updated: | September 22, 2006 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Pat Truman |
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