Knee meniscus

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How Does Physiotherapy Help?

Physiotherapy is helpful for restricted joint mobility and decreased muscle strength in the same areas, both before and during recovery from surgeries. A physiotherapist helps find solutions for discomfort caused by sedentary work and other musculoskeletal issues.

If possible, bring your test results with you. Exercises are easier to perform when wearing comfortable sportswear.

The knee meniscus is a fibrous cartilage structure that forms a “cushion” between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). Its role is to stabilize the knee joint and distribute the load placed on it. The meniscus can be divided into the lateral (outer) and medial (inner) parts. Injuries occur more frequently in the medial meniscus.

Symptoms

Causes

Usually caused by an activity that involves rotational or twisting movement of the knee.

Risk Factors

Note: Meniscus injury itself is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis.

Prevention

Treatment is often surgical due to the relatively poor blood supply to the meniscus. Conservative approaches are primarily recommended for middle-aged and older patients. It should be noted that in cases of minor injuries, full recovery is possible with conservative treatment across all age groups. Additionally, conservative rehabilitation should both precede and follow surgical intervention when surgery is performed.

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Füsioteraapia Kliinik OÜ is a company established in 2011, whose specialists are recognised Estonian sports physiotherapists.

The clinic’s specialists help find solutions to various musculoskeletal system problems, whether it’s pain limiting daily activities or sports, decreased muscle performance, restricted joint mobility, or other issues.

In practice, the most common reasons for consulting a physiotherapist are muscle tension, pain in the lower back and neck area, as well as painful shoulder and knee joints.

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