Lower Limb
Meniscus Injury
What is Achilles Tendinopathy?
The meniscus is a fibrocartilage disc in the knee joint, separating the thigh (femur) and shin (tibia) bones. It aids with rotational stability of the ACL and acts as a shock absorber when walking, running and jumping. Occasionally, the meniscus can suffer injury in the form of a tear caused by twisting on a slightly flexed knee. Partial or total tears can occur and are most often sports-related.
Common presentation:
Pain when attempting to straighten, bend or twist the knee
Clicking, popping or locking of the knee
Swelling may occur soon or several hours after injury due to inflammation
Prevention:
Warming up and stretching before exercise, cooling down after exercise
Gradual increase of intensity of training
Adequate footwear - this will provide proper support so that knees are kept stable
Allow adequate recovery time between training sessions and workouts
Our treatment focus:
Meniscal tears occurring in the red zone (part of meniscus that has blood supply) will respond quickly to physiotherapy treatment
Physiotherapists can offer a conservative approach when managing patients with meniscus injuries. Our treatment focuses on pain relief, restoring function and mobility and this is facilitated via a range of treatment techniques offered by our therapist:
Mobilisation techniques