Let's Talk About Your Meniscus Tear...| Will It Heal?
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2021
- These tips and tricks are critical to successfully recovering after tearing your meniscus! This video contains the practical and functional guidance you need to get your rehab and recovery off to a good start.
Please note - these general guidelines are rock solid and I've used them for years, but as much as I might like to, I can't speak for your specific knee - make sure to seek help where you live, and use these tips and tricks to add value to a professionally crafted care plan that's based on your actual signs and symptoms.
About me:
Burke Selbst PT OCS is a licensed physical therapist, adventurer and educator and is the owner of Focus Physical Therapy in Bend Oregon, a multispecialty and multidisciplinary sports, spine and orthopedic clinic serving all ages with one-on-one care.
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It's such a depressing injury. I wish the best to anyone struggling from this demon
Thank you! There already aren’t enough hours in the day, and I hate how much this has slowed me down!🥲🙏🏻
I agree! I injured my knee 8 wks ago. MRI shows a medial complex meniscus tear, a Baker's Cyst & a bone bruise. It's been a nightmare, and, seems like there is no solution at all! My Ortho hasn't decided yet on surgery. Will start PT in 2 wks. Extreme pain.
Yes, it’s very debilitating and depressing. My doctor said I tore my meniscus last year unbeknownst to me. I thought it was just arthritis. Now I’m supposed to have surgery next week 🤦♀️. Wishing all a speedy recovery from this nightmare.
I can't really walk at all right now. It's been a week. I am so depressed already. Praying this gets better.
ive had it now 1.5 weeks and im climbing on my walls .. have barely been out cause it hurts and scary despite crutches. im only 34 and i feel disabled and sad
Please if you read this and HAVE KNEE PROBLEMS. Take you time to heal and let them cheked. I was a big sport guy, aome times 2x per day. I did al kind of sports and after some knee pain after an accident i was like it will be okay. I forced it to much.
Now 4 operations later: 24 years old, not allowed to run, jump, deep squat, pulling on the feet or leg , no long bicycle trips or bmx. Daily pain, waking up with pain, can't stand long , can't walk long. I am just written off, also lost my job (was working on the construction site). And now everyday on pain killers for the rest for my life, to just have "acceptable pain" .
So please take rest and let it checked, everything i liked to do (also my work) is just gone.
💔🥺I am really sorry for that, I hope you keep up doing other things you love. Your comment herts me. I have a mixod in medial meniscus since I was 18 and will be checking again with a specialist to make a treatment plan now I am 20 . Get well and be safe 🕊
I hope you find new things to pursue and love.🧡🧡🧡
So sorry to hear your story. And thank you so much for the sharing.
I'm age 74. Just got big inflammation on my right knee. Couldn't sleep. Couldn't move. Now it's 40 days past. Looks like the inflammation had gone. I can move now. But why 3 doctors suggested me to do replacement?
One doctor suggested
me to have PRP . I'm still doing rehab exercises every day.
I wonder do I really need surgery?
Sorry to hear :(
@@eventhorizon3095damn bro i am 21 but tore my meniscus last year.. can’t bend or squat for shit still, i was recommended for surgery and went to the surgery room and they suggested physical therapy, i did that for a bit but around the time i was going i had lost my job and insurance as well, and the doctor was also sending me mail abt me coming back to get surgery as well .. anyways, the financial situation is all well now and i have insurance. the pain is still here however. do u suggest surgery in general for it ?
When I tore my meniscus 20 years ago the orthopedic explained that since there is little blood flow to the meniscus, healing would be minimal. I ended up having a medial meniscectomy and it bought me 17 years of pain free activity. It’s mostly bone on bone now, but I am able to train hard (and smart) without pain. I will add that when I had the 🎉tear, it was significant enough that it got to the point where it greatly interfered with my knee function.
Did the surgery give you better knee function as well? I'm in that position now - pain has lessened over the months but diminished function. Did you have a popliteal cyst along with it?
I am in my late 40’s and had surgery to remove part of my degenerative, torn meniscus about three years ago… And felt pain literally one year later to almost the day. It feels better after a while and then I step wrong or wear dress shoes and it begins to hurt again for at least a week. I can only wear tennis shoes with thick soles. Had an MRI one year later to find that I tore my meniscus again. I am trying to avoid surgery and following the leg strengthening techniques. Praying that it works.
how are you doing? So far ? Did the strengthening exercises worked ?
I've healed both meniscus tears by swimming, try that for 30 days
I have the same problem. I have found it is just something we have to live with. I just walk with a limp lol and constant pain
It definitely worked! I do wear really good tennis shoes and through physical therapy like this and God’s provision…I have been pain free for about 2 1/2 weeks. 🙏🏻
You are young. Anyone ever suggest you to get PRP ?
I'm 74. Same problem now.
Trying not to have surgery or replacement. But why 3 doctors suggest surgery n replacement?
Thank you for going beyond the doom and gloom and telling us what we CAN do! I love your message of hope and encouragement and POSSIBILITIES! I was diagnosed with multiple meniscus and ligament tears, burst Baker’s cyst and stage 2-4 osteoarthritis. Summer of 2020 I was hit hard from the side by a wave while bodyboarding and could barely walk. I was active so thought I just needed to give it a bit of rest. My mom’s health started to really decline so I focused most of my energy there and never had my knees checked. After my mom passed that December I fell into grief and depression. My husband bought us e-mountain bikes that following Spring to help me get active again. We started MTBing about 2-3 days a week. I got stronger and felt great. Late summer 2022 my husband quit biking because he was experiencing numbness in his hands. I quit too. I continued to hike but was no longer bodyboarding. After an active vacation with friends and a vigorous hike with my husband my knee “blew up”. Seemed completely out of the blue. I had X-rays, MRI and sonogram all to confirm the mess that I never knew existed. I’m 68 YO, 5’5”, 118 lbs. I’ve always been active but have had traumatic injuries. At almost 19 I was broadsided by a car as a passenger on a motorcycle. The impact site was my left leg. The compound fracture took 2” from my leg. So 50 years with only a 1 1/4” lift likely contributed to muscle imbalance and osteoarthritis. Note: 1 1/4” is the max I can add to a flat hiking boot and still be able to walk. I had many X-rays that showed bone on bone in my ankle over the years. I had pain from time to time and would have to be on crutches but better that the prognosis given to me that I’d be in a wheelchair by 30.👍🏻 I snow skied, water skied, cycled, weight trained, hiked, kayaked, body-boarded even standup paddled. I did not let injuries stop me from living an active life. I even built a house at 30-34, climbing ladders, swinging a hammer. I went vegan in 2004 and haven’t had ankle pain since. I have tracked food intake recently and realize I’m very deficient in protein so have consciously added sources, including some salmon, to my diet especially during rehab. My left knee responded well to PT and stationary bike at home. I did have some fluid drained as it was not reducing and my entire leg was filled which made PT limited. Left knee responded well to PT but right knee gave out. I’m back to PT to try first before more X-rays, etc. Doctor and PT believe it’s meniscus tear and OA. I believe it involves agitated ligaments as the pain radiates from low back to foot…IT band. If I don’t experience significant positive shifts after one month I will go for pictures. Best route for healing from any injury is diagnosis, education and understanding, patience, clean-eating, perseverance. I’ve yammered on here because people need to take control of their health and seek professionals that will help them to stay active and engaged. Trust your gut, ask questions and educate yourself, and surround yourself with active healthy people. Do the work to improve your physical and mental health and live a life that inspires others to do the same!💪🏻💜
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Just recently tore my meniscus & this video has by far been the most helpful. Thanks
"Hurt does not equal harm." That was my biggest takeaway from this video. My wife and I are regular walkers and I have been unsure how much walking I should do, given the low level pain that I experience since my meniscus tear. This one tip will help me keep my activity levels up without so much worry. And yes, I will monitor afterwards to see if there are any lasting effects from the walk and if so cut back. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for a very informative video. I recently injured my meniscus It is nasty and debilitating. Simple tasks are no longer easy Here is hoping it will heal up well. But I’m fearful my knee may never be the same again. All the best to all who suffer from this. Hope you all heal
Please check out kneesovertoesguy , I had the same injury and can squat 135 lb to full depth with no pain , but please take it slow and there are many levels to choose from where you don't have to put a lot of pressure on your injury .
The No.1 rule : we don't work through pain even if the range is limited.
And please try walking backwards for 10 minutes it really helped me a lot and it still does to this day.
Thank you nd same to u
@@MoFromEgywhat program??
One of the best videos on meniscus tears I’ve seen( and I’ve seen many)! Answered the questions I wished my Dr. Would’ve answered. Thank you!
Thanks for a really great video Burke. You answered all my questions and provided lots of good information with clear and concise speech.
I have had a torn meniscus for 4 years. This is the best video I have come across since then: good explanations, helpful recommendations. The key is patience. Mine acts up every few weeks or months and then takes 5-14 days to settle down, but (so far) settle down it always does. I suspect it work differently for everyone. It's a frustrating injury, but it isn't the worst that can happen either.
This video has been very insightful I have a watched many videos but this one by far has been the most help
Incredibly helpful. You provide some great context so we have a bit understanding of what we’re dealing with. I applied the special examples you give as well.
This is the content that I’ve been looking for thank you 🙏
Great video, thank you, super helpful. Probably the best simple straight forward video about meniscus injury, with common sense advices. Really appreciated.
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Wonderful presentation, and very informative. Great scenery as well. It gave me a lot of hope too ☀️
Thanks for the encouraging(ish) video and for shooting it in such gorgeous surroundings. I grew up in the PNW southern Oregon, and you’re reminding me of why I miss it! I’m feeling discouraged trying to rehab a meniscus tear, but I’m determined to heal and resume normal walking. I’ve subscribed to your channel
Probably the best video I've seen about the meniscus. Thanks for sharing!
I love this man!!!!! So explicit!!!!!
Very useful video. Covers all aspects of the issue and how to think about the next steps. And love that you are recording this as you walk through a beautiful country side. Thank you
This has been the most helpful video I have found on knee pain on the internet. You have such a great way of explaining things. Thank you so much for making this video! It has helped me tremendously!
I noticed he didn’t mention wearing a knee brace. I suffered a tear of the medial meniscus a month and half ago. The swelling left and my only pain is when I bend my left knee to try crossing my leg or squatting so I avoid doing both. I’ve also purchased a sports knee brace to wear when doing something like mowing the lawn. I’m a league bowler and bowls in city/state tournaments also plays in tennis leagues. This injury has ceased my activities. The doc said no bowling for a while. My orthopedic said the brace would stabilize the knee while doing light activities. He also said that if there’s no improvement in 3 months I may need an arthroscopy which I’m trying to avoid. I heard that arthroscopy surgery of the meniscus leads to osteoarthritis in about 5-10 yrs after the procedure.
I injured my meniscus whilst running, approximately 2 1/2 years ago. X-rays and an MRI later, showed it was torn, but apparently not bad enough to operate on.
Even after this amount of time, I struggle with pain, swelling and discomfort.
Thank you for this video✨
try swimming it'll heal it, i cured mine that way
My medial meniscus has a tear but I refuse to get a arthroscopy for partial medial meniscectomy. I’ve seen many physicians and physical therapist say tenor avoid any surgery if possible since it’s possible that osteoarthritis would start 5-10 yrs after the procedure. I’m trying to avoid anything that will cause me to need a knees replacement. I’ve seen my mother get a replacement on each knee and it’s a rough road to living normal. She has to constantly exercise the knee because of scar tissue stiffening and swelling still persists.
@dleonf2832
Thank you for sharing. I'm 74 n just got menicuis tear. Swelling. Inflammation. But after 45 days. Finally. I can move my knee. Doing rehab excersise everyday. Trying not to have surgery or replacement.
But why 3 doctors suggested me to have replacement?
@@Deb0752 over 65 they say replacement under 65 they say rehab. I think its because it will very likely cause arthritis and over 65 you prob have arthritis anyway.
I joined the Y and did walking and mild knee exercises in the pool, rest and far infared heating pad and fascia blaster to increase blood flow and things have healed. The only issue I have is it looks like I have a medial meniscus cyst.
Thanks for all the awesome information. This video was extremely beneficial..
Very helpful. You are a great teacher and doctor. Thank you.
Excellent advice for people with or without knee injuries.
Best explanation I've seen, thank you!!!!!!!
Most practical video I've seen regarding this injury
thanks for watching!
Amazing video with lucid explanation and valuable points to go through meniscus tear.Thamks many ..
I look forward to improving by implamenting all of this advice. Much appreciated
Thanks for the great info..I’ve watched a lot recently and needed this one!
Great vid! You are very thorough
Thank you for sharing these insights - best video I have seen about meniscus tear. I appreciate it very much :)
Just beefed my knee this morning. This video was very helpful in my Doom scrolling stage
The resistance band exercises at 11:15min was a gamechanger for me.
I had gone to a chiropractor, physiotherapist, had x-rays of knee was told torn meniscus, had acupuncture at left knee, put castor oil packs, fresh ginger packs, etc. but the paint persisted especially working 8 hours at a desk then standing up with lots left knee pain, same for driving - sleeping was the only relief. The chiro was recommending anti-inflammatory medication and said I should visit an orthopedic surgeon, etc.
Until I spent a few bucks on the rubber resistance bands - noticeable reduction in pain and overall wellbeing around left knee. I am able to actually walk at my regular pace.
Every hour I do 5 mins of resistance band exercises on each leg and I feel much better the past few days mobility is returned to comfortable though I have not started any high intensity like jump rope, star jumps, burpees, etc.
Good advice. I’m still trying to establish full extension on the right knee. Thanks👍
Thank you, great content and soothing voice! Keep it up.
great! just what I was searching for! stay well!
Very good information. I needed this information because I was told that I needed surgery without these exercises. Thank you thank you. God bless you
Yeah man this definitely needs a like and a share! Your detail is flawless considering multiple knee wounds are different than just one that may seem healed but athletes or anyone else assume it’s healed but do not give it months but weeks yes yes sir we are putting our acl to the test there lol on the wing of a prayer
Thank you . I really miss Bend . We lived on the Deshutes and I recognized exactly where you were walking . Stay safe .
Thank you, you too!
That was great. I have gained some useful information that I really needed. Subscribed and thank you.
Superb video - thanks so much
Thank you very much sir for this wonderful information
Good video, I like how you WALK the talk!
Great video!
Great talk as my doc has just diagnosed me with mediscus tear Thanks so much for helpful information
Thank you. I really needed this
Very informative.thanks for creating a vedio with useful content.
Every tear, pain, and inflammation will heal. I’m 54 and still playing soccer with uni kids. You don’t need operation, expensive foods, or costly therapist. Just listen to your body, take it easy, add more olive oil to foods. Cross training helps, do stretching exercises free from YT. don’t work out more than what your body able to handle. Build your strength slowly. If you feel fresh and happy like on some kind of drug lingering until the next day, you’re on the right pace. If you feel like you have been beaten up the next day, you’re over doing it and injury is waiting.
I love soccer too, I tore mine a month ago and I don't want to do surgery, but I missed the game so much, what should I do?????
Learn a different sport that uses dif. Muscles while letting the injured parts recovered. When people go to the doctor and here is the money, you will get a surgery. Infact, your body is your best surgeon, it heals itself. Resting and sleeping is the time your body needs to work on repair the damages. Trust me, I do snowboard, tennis, soccer and still in good shape, probably in the top five fastest runners in the team.
What is YT?
Thank you. Very helpful info.
I was struggling for 6 months this year, I’ve been extreme snowshoeing for 3 winters now, also heavy leg workouts, aggressive squash. Like he said keep the parts of the legs strong, I started doing dead lifts, and hip thrust, also kept doing leg curls and calve raises, that’s all I could do, until recently. I’ve been cold showering for 6 weeks now, and I feel that has helped me a lot, I also ride bike a lot. Yesterday I did leg extensions for the first time in months, lunges a week ago, I am really positive about the recovery and feel I will be Ready for snowshoeing this winter, but there won’t be any big jumps. Loved the contact tonight, presented really well.Cheers mate, look forward to more.
How is your injury at the moment?
@@Mayu8-sd4ep 1year later, I’ve changed my leg workouts, I’ve added cold showers. My knees today, I’m going to say there great! I won’t be snowshoe jumping anymore, but I’ve been able to workout , ride my bike, gain muscle in my legs again
Very helpful info thank you!
Burk, thanks for all that you shared ! I look forward to hearing more. My MRI showed a lateral tear and have had a Manual PT help me sort through the meniscus tear; I am at the gym nearly 3 times a week, and would like more, but have my own mats that I use at home. While at the gym I do use the recumbent bike, the olliptical bike, as well as some of the machines. I also do squats with a 15 lb wt. and stretches; at home I do "bridges" , "tailgate swing"for about 15-30 min. when I can. I like your approaches, and look forward to learning more.
I have a shoulder issue and a knee issue. The knee impacts me so much more. The exercises I’ve been doing do help.
A great video!!
This is so helpful and answers so many questions I had that no one else talked about. This is such a depressing problem. But I believe we will be healed. 🙏🏽
Thank you for posting this. I injured my meniscus and it seems to heal then I do something that hurts it and takes several days to feel better.
Thank you for the advice
Just had my MRI. I miss my running SO MUCH! I'm watching my resting heart rate really climb now, not having the serious cardio stimulation I'm used to. Right now I'm willing to fight on...but ask me in 3 mon.
How are you bro
What's your condition now.
If you have relief, please share with me your experience 😊
Because I have also tear during running
Well, I've cut my running in half (2x a week from 4), used PT exercises, the pain has gone way down, but my knee still feels weaker than the good knee. I'm doing more walking and cycling, but trying to run less aggressively than I used to--keeping more in Zone 2. I'm addicted to the endorphins, so I'm fighting that. Thanks for asking.@@rahulsalve2186
Have your considered biking? I’m thinking of doing that - it’s not the same, but it’s still better than nothing …
Swim and do standing bag punch with leg planted and I mean get sweaty!!! Heart rate will be better than ever😎🙏
I’m I at three months and the pain is so bad I can’t walk without a cane and limp. Sleeping is horrible. Had to give up a hiking trip, heck I can’t even shop for groceries. Surgery would be a relief. I will not live like this. I see the orthopedic doctor Wednesday. Can’t come soon enough.
Superb video thank you so much
Very helpful!
Thank you for sharing this video 🤲🏾❤️💪🏿
I am 72 and all I did was take grief counseling and I had to take the stairs.
sounds great. will try and see how it goes from here
This was soo helpful Tysm!
Great video. Nearly four months in. I concluded I have various strains and buritis as well. They didnt show on an xray. I appreciated your views.
A very informative video. My complex tear (horizontal from horn to root & radial) has not healed in 2 years but I still do a 1 hour walk to & from work 4 times a week & ride a bike in my spare time.
Similar to me -
@@mabelheinzle2275 I had a cyst drained & a cortisone injection recently. It may help.
how do you feel its not healed if you are so mobile? i can barely go outside my home.... but only been 2 weeks yet
@@spearmint4093 I have had 3 MRI scans & all show a large horizontal tear through the cartledge. All tears are different & yours may be a flap tear impeding motion?
@@spearmint40932 weeks is very early. Hope you’re on a strong PT program.
Great guy, very caring thankyou
This video was very beneficial to me! I had a bad tear in my right meniscus many years ago and just a few days ago I torn my left one really badly. I'm familiar with the process and what I'll need to do, but seeing this video was great. Thank you!
Hello just recently received a diagnosis of a complex meniscus tear, can you share what exercises you performed to heal your knee?
@@sullivanrobertson826 super hard to explain in great detail in UA-cam comments, but I'll try. I directly copied and pasted from a document that my Physiotherapist gave me. FYI I do these everyday. And it's been working for me.
Supine AAROM Knee Flexion with Strap
Lay flat with strap looped around foot. Using
strap to assist by pulling, bend knee as much
as tolerable.
You can either use a strap or your hands for
this.
Perform 15 reps, 3-5 times per day
Quad squeeze
Place a ball or rolled up towel under your knee
and slowly straighten your knee as you lift your
foot. Squeeze your front of thigh muscle
(quadricep) as much as you can tolerate.
Perform 15 reps, each with a 2s hold, 3-5
times per day
Knee straightening stretch (using your
hands or a weight)
While seated, prop your foot up on another
chair, on a stool or just in front of you. Using
your hands, gravity, or a weight to press your
knee as straight as you can tolerate for 2 mins.
Hold for 2 mins, 3-5 times per day, trying to
progress by 30s each day.
Wall Sit
Back flat against wall, lower as much as you
can to a tolerable level you can hold for 30s.
Keep weight even between feet
Perform for 30s hold x 3
Single Leg Balance
Practice holding your balance on your left foot.
Use a wall for balance if you are finding it
difficult.
Goal to work towards 30s hold x 3
Body weight squats
Lower as much as it feels tolerable.
Lower slowly (for a count of 3s, then rise to a
count of 1s)
Focus on trying to keep weight even between 2
feet.
Single leg balance with clock step
Hold your balance on your Left foot.
Imagine the face of a clock and tap your R foot
to 12, 3, 6, and 8/9 o clock.
Start with small steps, progress to bigger steps
(more challenging)
Try not to transfer your weight to your R foot, it
should just be a toe tap
Perform 10-15 steps, 3 sets
Marching
Practice marching emphasizing hip and knee
bending.
Alternate between regular walking and
marching.
Perform for 1 min, (10s march / 10s walk), 3-5
times per day as tolerated.
Straight Leg Raise (can be done in sitting
or lying)
Raise L leg off the ground no more than 1 foot
high. Focus on squeezing front of thigh muscle
(quad) and hold for 10s.
Repeat 10s hold x 5, 3 sets as tolerated.
As you find this gets easier, try to hold for 15s,
20s, 25s etc.
@@RyanVentura604 thank you!
@@sullivanrobertson826 All the best in your recovery!
Thankvyou for input...appreciate this.....hugs....blessings.
Thank you, very helpful!
Beautiful view btw
67 year old guy living in Asia and moved part time to England.Recently moved to an area that has great walking trails…but not able to do much walking thanks to meniscus tear that’s about 4 months old now. Occasionally it feels ok but most of the time it’s just hurting…hurt does not equal harm is a good praise to remember
definitely helpful.
Thank you very much for your insight. I'm from Camden New Jersey.
Thank you sir
Thank you!
Good stuff
I have been told that I have a meniscus tear by a Nerse Practitioner but not the surgeon, they are going to send me for an MRI but that hasn’t happened yet. I put myself on crutches until I have improvement to where I can walk it’s been two days and I was able to walk without the crutches but not far. This video has helped me understand what is going on in my knee and why it’s complaining about putting my weight down on it.
Thanks for sharing this story I’m just starting to get a little bit more comfortable with moving
I was diagnosed with a medieval meniscus tear, not sure how I have been able to cycle, dance, walk up stairs, carry 5 gallon water jugs, maybe I should slow down for recovery to be quicker😂😂😂going on 3 months with a slight pinch at times. I was stubborn thinking it was runners knee. Finally decided to get an mri last week, and sure enough it was a tear and I believe I read a little fluid buildup
Thank you!!
I appreciate your insights here. I’m in my later 40s and injured my knee surfing 8 weeks ago. I have never had a knee injury (aside from patellar tendinitis) so this has really been an experience. I came down hard on the ocean floor with my let fully extended (thought it was deeper) and jammed my knee. Mild pain at the time and was able to surf for another 30 mins. Walking to the car I could tell something wasn’t right. That evening I had some internal swelling and tightness. The pain has never been very bad, just the tightness and weakness. I iced and rested for 2 weeks but it didn’t seem to fully improve. It’s been very frustrating. I wear a knee brace and try to limit activity. Saw an ortho doc last week and had an X-ray (was fine) and have an MRI this week. They think it’s a meniscus injury and possibly MCL. I can’t believe it’s been 8 weeks and it’s healed to little. I’m open to surgery if recommended but I’ll try PT as well.
I just really want to be active again. I’m an avid tennis player and surfer. These 8 weeks have been long and frustrating.
I feel your pain my friend, I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and was training extra hard, in prep for my first competition. Halfway through a session I went to stand up, and couldn’t. My knee was locked. For three weeks
With the situation of healthcare in the UK, I have been waiting ever since. 12 hours in the ER. An MRI six weeks later and now have an appointment at a fracture clinic two months from the MRI scan, with no actual word on the results of my MRI
@@AlexBrown-xe4ut ahh, sorry to hear of your troubles. Here in the states our access to healthcare and services various greatly from person to person depending on income and profession. I happen to have affordable good healthcare now but haven’t always. At any rate I reviewed my MRI results a few days ago and I have two small meniscus tears with “Meniscus fragment displaced vertically”. The doc said I will likely need surgery due to the fragments being flipped up. He said I could try physical therapy but thinks I’ll be back for surgery. I may try therapy first but I’m close to 10 weeks since the injury and I’m not close to 100%.. still feels weak, tight, still have some fluid build up, and pain if I do any twisting motions. As far as surgeries go this one is not too bad at least. Best of luck to you.
@@AlexBrown-xe4ut I’m U.K. as well, lifelong MMA, boxing, wrestling etc etc and now 49:years old, daily gym goer, still do 12 rounds of boxing 4 times a week but.......now have a torn MCL kicking a bag after 35 years of it. It started with weeks off due to perineal tendinitis (pain in outer foot). I rested up and got better then went straight to kicking a heavy bag like I used to, and went straight into MCL tear. It’s been 2 months now and tbh I’m just resting it up and seeing it out. Don’t bother with the NHS - UA-cam and google is honestly more effective for the average Intelligence person.
take lots of collagen and bone broth! It will help tremendously. Dont take it from me though look into it.
Going through this in both knees. I don’t have health insurance right now as I can’t afford it yet but I have extensive knowledge in exercise so using these videos will hopefully help me heal myself
Brother i’m also going through meniscus tear in both my knees for the last 6months. I hope we heal soon
I just had a knee injury this week
Excellent advice. I've been about 10 months so far doing rehab type stuff - a lot of biking, yoga & walking. Will start gentle jogging soon. I've taken this long as I'm in this for the long haul & want to get it right. I'm super happy with my progress & I'd say I'm 90% of the way there. I'll keep doing the yoga & walking even after full recovery as a maintenance regime. I want to heal without surgery as surgery is not the panacea some think it is. You only get one set of knees, look after them & they'll look after you. Good luck to all of those with meniscus issues. Patience is vital imho.
What’s your progress? I want to avoid surgery. Doctors say meniscus tear won’t heal on its on.
@@nelliarnaut2086 Good for me. Not jogging yet as I got injured on my mountain bike but my knee's good. From what I understand a trim is not good for future mobility but some docs can repair meniscus with sutchas. I've not had a scan so not sure of the severity of my injury.
Doing yoga is what tore my meniscus. lol Be gentle. I wish I could be active again. Only one week of this and I'm super frustrated.
@@nelliarnaut2086absolutely untrue.🤦♀️ Hope you found a strong sports PT to work through your injuries.
Здравствуйте ответьте пожалуйста как вы сейчас? Чувствуете себя? Я в такой же ситуации год уже хромаю болит
Interesting video
Thank you❤
Thank you
I found that for a medial meniscus tear focusing on pushing off with your big toe while walking helps put less stress on the tear. Arch supports could help reduce the twisting of the knee joint taking stress off the tear too.
sir i also face the same problem ,thanks for information
Excellent. I have a twisted knee through sports injury. Doc tells me it’s likely some kind of sprain and to rest for two weeks minimum. Walking only. I’m wondering if it could be meniscus. Stairs and turns at speed are a struggle. Walking mostly fine.
This has been really useful! I tore my meniscus about 5 months ago. Could barely walk/stand without unbearable pain for at least 4 and a half months. Docs saying I will need surgery but currently the pain has gone but the only problem I’m still facing is a popping in my knee with every step. Not sure if I want to go through with surgery based on what many people have posted here!
I had the surgery 9/1/23. The pain isn’t as bad and I feel I can bend my knee a little more straight once it’s lifted and at a 90 degree angle. They unfolded the flap and shaved some meniscus down. If it’s on the inside it usually won’t heal. If it’s on the outside has greater blood supply. Then should heal. Surgery can help but there are risks involved.
@@MorphineDrip where was the location of your tear? one doc told me it's inside, another told me he won't be 100% sure til he gets in w/ a camera but he sees it inside and outside so he advises shaving plus suture :/
@@hanahlee9520first they will scope it and check it with a camera then figure what kind of surgeries they need to do. Mine was in the medial area in the inside of my knee. They said this is where it heals slowly and may never heal at all. It’s been 4 months and I still can’t bend my knee without lifting it.
Why is it painful? Thank you for this valuable information. One bit of advice from yoga is that one must listen to one's body. Incredibly, in one yoga exercise I was doing, where I bent the knee to sit on my heels, my knee strained and hurt---and I kept on doing it until a few days ago. Also I was doing twists standing up in another yoga exercise and I have stopped that as well. My knee hurts, but it doesn't hurt when I walk! I also quit running on the jogging machine and just walk now. I am back to swimming and doing the butterfly can make the pain come back, but the crawl works just fine. Again, I am letting my body show me the way to pain-free excercising. In yoga, the first thing an instructor will say when you say you have a problem is this: "Have you visualized it being better?" I visualize my knee getting better every day too.
Great video, on Monday the 1st on February 2024, I finally got to meet my surgeon for the horizontal medial meniscus tear which occurred on June 2022, National health services in Scotland are crumbling, I've been told that my surgery will be this April. It's been tough, nearly 2 years will have passed from injury to surgery, I will keep this video in mind post surgery. Love from Scotland.
good luck in April!
Thank you, take care, Damian
60 year old basketball player here. I just found out the injury from a fall when I was playing hoops almost two years ago was actually a meniscus tear. Fortunately, I have been doing all of those exercises for strength and stability so I am actually doing OK. Unfortunately, I should have insisted on an MRI way sooner, so I have been playing basketball and aggravating the injury. If I had known, I wouldn't have kept playing but I guess I was in denial. At least, now I know the next level of treatment to pursue.
Tore my meniscus training Jiu jitsu in mid November, I got an MRI done 8 weeks of rest and daily rehab for strength and mobility before going back training a month ago, started light training and gradually increased the intensity.
Yesterday the same thing happened again which is pretty soul destroying as I love to train 😢
Sending you love and prayers 🧡🧡🧡 hope you have a solid community to help you along this isolating and lonely road.
thank you for your gentle support and recommendation. You just do not see this personal attention in the doctors office because they are to regulated by insurance companies to spend less time so that they get reimbursed. Thank you Burke
1)Cycling 20 mints stationary bike.
2)Leg extensions 3sets 10 reps low weight.
3)hamstring curls 3sets 10 reps low weight.
4)calf raises 200 reps
5) leg abductions 3sets 10 reps low weight
These exercises will help a lot.
With weight machines?
Thank you, shows that I have to build the muscles surrounding the knee. Then I can get back to squats later on down the road.
@@amylowe7760 yes but the lowest weight
Can you explain further?
I can't bend my knee right now, but hope I will be able to someday.
Appreciate your insight into knee health. Before I had this knee twist recently whilst coaching Tennis ( not playing) but doing a simple demo. I have been having pain when I kneel for a long time. It used to be unbearable if I kneel on both knees for more than a minute. Why do I hv this & is this the reason for my knee twist that has made it difficult to climb up & down stairs & I feel very unstable but can walk without pain.