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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.
Many different factors influence the post-operative meniscal repair rehabilitation outcomes, including type and location of the meniscal tear and repair. Consider taking a more conservative approach to range of motion, weight bearing, and rehab progression with more complex tears or all-inside meniscal repairs.
Created Date: 5/12/2011 11:43:01 AM
The following rehabilitation guidelines and protocol are developed for patients who have undergone an arthroscopic meniscus repair of a radial, root, or other complex tear of the medial and/or lateral meniscus.
Return-to-Sport Meniscal Rehabilitation Protocol. Immediately Post-Operative Phase (1-14 days): Maximum Protection. Goals of this phase: Restore full passive knee extension, and gradually knee flexion to 90°. Diminish joint swelling and pain. Restore patellar mobility.
Exercises. • Stretch hamstrings and calf. • Quad sets. • Straight leg raises. • Side lying hip abduction/adduction. • Short arc quads (60 to 0 degrees) • Cryotherapy with elevation for pain and inflammation every hour for 20 minutes.
Strengthening exercises: Quad sets. SLR flexion. Hip Abd/Adduction. Knee extension 60-0 degrees. Weight bearing: 25-50% WB as tolerated with 2 crutches. Avoid active knee flexion. Stage 2: Weeks 2 through 4. Continue use of ice and compression. Brace locked for ambulation. ROM guidelines. Gradually increase PROM. Week 2: 0-100/105 degrees.
