9 Things to AVOID with a Meniscus Tear!

[@llusory_World]

💖9:15 When meniscus injured, avoid these 9 things - - 1)Twisting the foot. 2) Swimming 3)Moving things with foot 4) Deep squats 5) Locking out your knee 6) sitting on your foot. 7) Running 8) Drive long distances 9) 8:17 Avoid Full Immobilisation. Instead, Do general bending, strengthening exercises.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for the summary! We should pay you a commission :)

[@lindawelburn9140]

Yes, five years! I live inUK and have just discovered Prolotherapy by Oliver Eaton in Bedford. This is a form of Ozonetherapy which has been known for over a hundred years and used all over the world. P.S it’s not driving but twisting the knee when getting into the car. I learned to do a little jump!

[@llusory_World]

​@@HT-PhysioHa Ha Ha..! Writing Summary helps me remember all the imp points. Very good videos! Thanks!

[@jisforjoy3314]

Thank you for the summary. Could you edit the swimming part to include breaststroke? At first, I thought all swimming was banned until I read another summary. Freestyle is OK.

[@williambo5989]

thanks save me 9 minutes and half!

[@glenbard657]

I've been dealing with a meniscus tear for about five months. Too bad the bonehead therapist I went to didn't watch this video. He kept having me do squats and then had me work on getting up from a chair using only my legs. After seven weeks of his "therapy", I now have two bad knees instead of one. In my experience, good therapists are about as rare as unicorns.

[@HT-Physio]

Sorry to hear that and I hope you find someone who can help very soon!

[@jerrysanders9101]

Lol sorry to hear .. but I was also doing some deep squats- and jogging on beach- now I’m 4 months and not healed .

[@sethchuter1774]

I went to see a physio before mine had been scanned, few months after the tear who bent my leg and knee in directions a knee should never go, announced it had great flexibility and I left there with the exact pain I had after it tore all over. Had my tear year and a half now and was just told there’s multiple things wrong with your knee and that it’s physio, steroids and then keyhole if those don’t help enough and no guarantee the surgery will change a thing. I’m 27 so really don’t want knee surgery

[@Mahastyle3]

Ohh so sad.

[@jamesianv]

5 months it should be getting better, maybe you have an injury to the part that doesn't heal.

[@swasthipillay3012]

Thank you for the 9 things to avoid for the meniscus tear. I am 62 and have been using my feet to move heavy things and squatting when gardening.

[@atr1982]

9 Things to AVOID with a Meniscus tear: 1) Twisting 2) Swimming breaststroke 3) Moving things with your foot 4) Deep squatting 5) Locking out your knee 6) Sitting on your feet 7) Running 8) Driving long distances 9) Immobilization

[@tjkasgl]

All the things I avoid because they all hurt🤣

[@keepchat]

Thank for your help ❤

[@NelleC]

@@tjkasgl Was just about to write the very same thing! :D

[@LayDeeTee1]

Thank you for posting the list!!💥💯

[@stevebetker829]

Best thing is anti inflammatory medication and bed rest

[@MOMZanOUTLAW]

Sir, you hit the mark with this video. Explained in detail, was spoken clearly as well as slow enough to be able to understand your words & it was put together just like a puzzle. Thanx for this!!

[@cherotichruto7530]

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[@othalee]

Had scope in 2019 on right knee where they trimmed a small section, absolutely no regrets. It is as functional as it ever was, even for deep squatting and running. Had left one done 11 days ago. Just now starting to feel better. My therapy guy has me locking it out to stretch the muscles but it irritates it. So I'm going to stop that nonsense, thanks for putting that in your video. I can tell you through experience you're speaking truth in everything you said. Much appreciated.

[@sharifmunshi]

So now your knee has no issue, can you stand up from a squat without pain.? I am delaying mine and trying PT.

[@citticat2]

Tore my right meniscus a few months back and I can't do any of those 9 things - I am good. Glad to say the meniscus is getting better and 5 months later I can finally sleep without experiencing pain.

[@04Serena]

Thanks for your comment -- it’s encouraging...

[@TatianaShamillakathomi]

Am 2 months now do you say it will stay till 5 months

[@citticat2]

@@TatianaShamillakathomi depending on age - I heard it takes 6 months to 1 yr to heal a torn meniscus. 10 months later it still hurts to walk and the knee is still slightly stiff to bend.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

Yes, could not understand the terrible pain at night as well as day. I asked my gp and he said probably because you are thinking about it!!!! Why not say what you mean, I am a woman and it's all my head. 😠

[@citticat2]

A year later the knee still hurts when I walk - but not as stiff - turmeric helps.

[@minghuazhao1938]

I have a meniscus tear in the left knee for two months. Your vedio is most helful. Thank you SO much!

[@kimberleyalexandra3163]

Thank you very much for this information. My physio did not mention any of these. I tried swimming, sadly realised too late that breaststroke was painful. I pointed out to my physio that I found some great information on many channels here and they then tried to ridicule KZbin as a resource. Clearly, there are some very knowledgable people like yourself here. I look forward to following your channel.

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure, hope it improves for you very soon.

[@TheCowardStrikesBack]

1. Avoid twisting and pivoting. 2. Avoid breaststroke swimming. 3. Avoid using your foot to move things. 4. Avoid deep squats and sit to stand from deep chairs. 5. Avoid locking the knee out straight so the Meniscus will not be pinched. 6. Avoid sitting on your foot. Sit straight 7. Running. No shocking to the meniscus. 8. Driving long distances. 9. Full immobilization. The knee needs movement but not twisting. Walking is good.

[@minghuazhao1938]

I have a meniscus tear in my left knee. Your vedio is most helpful. Thank you so much.

[@diagonals792]

I can 100% vouch for the driving point. I have had to pull over many times on long drives because the pain was making me light headed and nauseous

[@vettechmom6056]

So glad I saw this video. Sitting on my foot on the couch is exactly how my knee pain started. I am still waiting for my orthopedic appointment, but pretty sure I do have a meniscus tear. Thank you for such a great video! I also do move things with my foot, but I will not do that anymore!

[@04Serena]

I had surgery 10 years ago for a medial tear and was good till I sat for a while on the sofa with my foot tucked under me a few months back... I’ve been in pain ever since. It’s such a comfortable way to sit -- I hate knowing that I can’t do it anymore.

[@Itsme-e5j]

Great list. Thanks.I have switched to box squat. My knee is feeling better.

[@sugartreatsuk36]

This is extremely helpful. I torn my meniscus a year ago but didn't know what was wrong until I finally had an MRI a couple weeks ago. It's a small tear at the back and the doctors have advised that I should get a steroid injection. However I don't want to take that as it only treats the pain and doesn't help it heal. Another person has told me that the meniscus doesn't heal so now I'm conflicted. Does it heal and if so how long is the healing process usually

[@ahmedjan3530]

Hi there. I’m also having a torn meniscus of grade 2. The research I’ve conducted (I myself is a doctor) and the Orthopaedic surgeons I have came across, told me to go through the physiotherapist exercises and get an MRI done after 6 months. It takes around 3 to 9 months to heal completely. Keep an eye on the aggravating factors. Grade 1 and 2 heal without a surgery, whereas grades 3 and 4 needs surgical intervention. I hope I have answered your query.

[@Michellemybelle05]

Thank you! That was really helpful. There were a couple of the tips I didn’t realise would aggravate my knee so thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klaus-petermay9251]

Vielen Dank für diese sehr hilfreiche Zusammenfassung von Empfehlungen als Basis für ein anschließendes Training.

[@JR6191947]

Finally some real info ! I was doing everything based on my MCL tear and I was getting worse Fell and twisted leg on stairs Exercises were making me worse Six months in and two more months to MRI to confirm But I am convinced meniscus is also injured

[@HT-Physio]

The MCL and meniscus can be injured at the same time, this is quite common. Good luck!

[@Diane-qe6nb]

You are the best. These videos are SO helpful. Thank you! 👍👍👍

[@austinrpt]

Thanks for sharing Shame I've been running kicking and extending with this knee prior to diagnosis

[@ericshiiba1847]

Thank God for your video! I did everything that your video said not to do. As a man over 50, I kept running, jumping, and heavy lifting that eventually lead to a knee injury, descriptive of a meniscus injury. It's been almost a year and the pain flares up when doing the "wrong things", and I still can't run. Will take your advice from here on out. 😅

[@HT-Physio]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@pallavipandavula6724]

Thank you very much❤️.It was really informative.I was sceptical about walking normal until I saw the last part of the video -avoiding immobilization.

[@carmenstamper6848]

Thank you so much I learned so many things about my knee tear meniscus you saved me thanks your amazing

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure!

[@carmenstamper6848]

Im doing everything to my Knee is really painful so i decided to have surgery i love your video

[@RingJando]

Wonderfully & clearly explicated - thanks so much!

[@tekannon7803]

Thank you. I have been running, twisting every time I do a yoga session and now I will only walk and stop the twisting exercise.

[@skocher4152]

These were very helpful tips! Straight forward and clear. Still not sure if I should be going up and down stairs and incline/ decline

[@K.G9465]

Am wondering the same

[@dianefarrell5856]

I was in the ER waiting to see an orthopaedic doctor, decided to look up info on the meniscus when I came upon your video. I am not sure until I have my MRI but sounds from what I have been told and researched, its good chance this is what I have. Your video has very helpful. Looking forward to watching more.

[@annpringle8219]

Great video it was a big help!! Because I m not getting the surgery!

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased to hear that :)

[@kenzone]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I had a meniscus tear about a month ago, and was wondering: How long does it normally take to heal and when can I expect to resume sports like tennis again? I’m 60. Thanks again.

[@ronniestephanieclark182]

I have the exact same question. How are you doing now? I had ACL surgery 8 months ago and was having pain. Did an MRI and now I have a meniscus tear! I don't want another surgery, again. Did your's heal on its own? My Dr. said they don't heal without surgery.

[@lindawelburn9140]

Thank you soooo much. At last I understand why twisting my right foot to the right resulted in the meniscus tear 5yrs ago. I’ve had every diagnosis from torn muscle, trapped nerve, arthritis etc and finally after 3yrs, an ultrasound showed a meniscus tear. I locked my knee out whilst stretching last month and now I know why it was so painful.

[@flamingninjas7856]

have you been suffering for 5 years with it?

[@mikemcknight2323]

Thank you Sir, for the comprehensive treatment of this subject. Please comment on kneeling. As a potential contributor to an injury and in regards to healing. Thank you

[@peterjohnson3260]

Thank you .... this is very helpful information that I have not seen in other meniscus injury videos!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@remarkable4995]

You are sooo right about the driving! OMG my leg gets stiff everytime and it's been months since my surgery. My Dr. Instructed me how to get in and out the vehicle. Thank you such good advice! On point!

[@des8235]

Hi, Thank you so much for your explanations. Good way of speaking, slowly enough and with subtitles it is perfect for a French girl. I am just coming back from hospital and I understand really better what is happening. Thanks again and very good luck for this new year. 😀💕

[@egeg4216]

I am 28 who suffered a degenerative meniscus tear after traumatic injury, I do get pain sometimes however I am more or less back to normal (I am 1 year out with no surgery)

[@sethchuter1774]

Is there anything that helped you in healing and did or do you use any types of knee supports ? Mine will be two years this summer. The pain is always worst at night and keeps me awake

[@andreajohnson7955]

Very good recap. I actually have the problem myself. Rather funny as I am at the same time physiotherapist myself:-) But, this can happen to everybody. I do a lot of excercise with my clients next to therapies. We mostly straighten postural muscles and stretch, plus some breathing, but no running, no jumping, no high heartbeats stuff since my clients are 50-74 and originally with serious problems. Yet I got hurt, too. Probably too much knee stress on me beigh at the same time also hypermobile. Now I need to find a way how to heal and yet to still do excercise including legs full stretching. Oh, boy, long way ahead:-) What helps me: - using knee bandage, simple, yet tight, for sports and some more ours after. Keeps my knees "together" quite well - walking - walking backwatds - no crossing legs, no twisting, no long sitting on feet (only short stretching) - knee massage!!!! covering the area from slightly above the knee to almost to the feet, front and back. - no jumps, no forces like soccer, no kicking, no digging into soil Good luck to all❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for sharing and hope you improve quickly! Nice to speak to a fellow physio :)

[@musicmeister1313]

hows it going?

[@brucekalter4206]

Thank you very much for this clear & thoughtful advice!

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure!

[@mariammohd6923]

Excellent explanation. Much appreciated. God bless you.

[@denisehurley6489]

I noticed that no one mentions icing or heat pads? What is your thoughts on that please? :)😮

[@sionandjess]

Thank you very useful to know. Driving my automatic I’m ok as I drive a left footed automatic however I need to be careful of how I rest my right leg as it’s that knee I’ve injured x

[@glywal6563]

Dear Mr Harlow - Many thanks for this very useful advice re. 9 do nots - this is incredibly useful and I wish I had had this advice before.

[@sulabhashelar5017]

Thanks Sir, please make videos of exercises on 3rd grade meniscus tear of knee.

[@evelynbourne2500]

Your videos are helpful. I am always sitting on my foot! Thanks for the great tips.

[@tomslongguns443]

I had surgery last January and my doctor took most of my meniscus out . I was doing better , but now here lately i have a lot of trouble with it . Its very hard for me to walk down hill and almost as hard to walk up hill . I work 11 hour shifts on my feet every night 6 to 7 nights a week . Im getting to where i can't walk .

[@HuffnPuff123]

Hope you find some relief, I fear I'm in the same predicament

[@kavyanshranjan5075]

I am 18 and i got a sports injury a year and a half ago.I ignored it as a common injury but now the symptoms persist and i got my knee checked recently.I get pain at deep squat and cannot fully extend my knee Am i too late for treatment?,Can i still completely heal my knee so that i can deep squat without pain ?Can i use weights after healing? Please Clarify my doubts as I am quite fond of sports and this injury snatches my opportunities away..

[@JB-bd4wm]

really well presented

[@sueharvey2413]

Thanks so much for the info torn my medial and was doing cross fit before the healing process has been rough but u have excellent advice thanks again keep the videos coming please

[@Althea11111]

Thank you so much for this video. Very very helpful. 👏🏽

[@vascoemyer]

thank you

[@spanglestein66]

Great advice . I work on the railways . We walk on ballast beds which move constantly whilst carrying heavy tools and equipment and we work on equipment where placing your feet is difficult and lots of twisting and turning is required……most if not all colleague’s over 50 all have knee issues and many have have operations. I will recommend you to our company Many thanks ❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@stickynote769]

Thank you very much for your information! Very much appreciated!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@lovelalovelove7430]

Very well explained!!! Thank you!!! Will listen to all info available

[@HT-Physio]

More than happy to help - I hope you find it beneficial!

[@Awuor33]

It's been four years of suffering with a meniscus tear . The pain is so unbearable

[@TopSecretInformations]

Same here. Four years of agonizing pain. & on top of that, people are so impatient & cruel that you have debilitating pain that weirdly _inconveniences them_ .

[@wimala8576]

Thank your for showing us this video

[@wimala8576]

Thank you for showing this video I am having lots of pain but iam starting to do you tub video with phisio therapist and still I am unable to bend knee hope it w I'll get better thanks for showing this video god bless you and your family

[@dianeclayton4936]

I had px for 1 1/2 years. I made the decision to get surgery. I'm post op 5 days. The px is gone! I have swelling and stiffness that I am carefully working with iibuprofen , bending. I can't imagine 4 years of that px! I hope you find relief soon!

[@kinjalshah2081]

Want to know the don't s for ACL tear

[@davidmcqueen6941]

Makes absolute sense, and I’m guilty of at least 2 or 3 of these things thank you.

[@HT-Physio]

Most people are!

[@miche_amico]

Thank you, this is super helpful! Just found out I have tears in both knees. I was doing a few things right but was definitely resting too much. My Dr. also said it was ok to run which seemed odd to me. I don't plan on running but I will start biking again. I started having the problem after I did very low second position squats while carrying a weight. I'm wondering if it's ok to stretch your hamstrings and calf muscles when you have a meniscus tear?

[@jestercalderon1974]

All the theraphist make the others do. It. The more they make it , seem like it hurts more. What is the solution to meniscus tear? Why can't ortho doctors treat it?

[@tomellicott5709]

Wish you were local! Thank you! Thank you! Great vids Ur a natural for the camera format

[@vancebricker428]

Thank you for sharing this information

[@mckaycc60]

I cannot purchase your book from Amazon in Australia, also my knee just does lock if I stop to fast, the pain is horrible.

[@saipriyasridharan6295]

Very useful guidance well explained.thankyou

[@NutmegThumper]

Great video. My PT and other vids have said to sit on floor, bend knee and rotate foot left 3 secs and right 3 secs. This seems to help me but sounds like twisting. Maybe it’s OK since no weight on leg?

[@rabbiyakaif]

Hello! I hope you are doing well. I recently got my MRI results, and it mentioned a grade 3 tear at the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. The report also states that the ACL is not adequately seen. There's no joint effusion. I'm quite worried and hesitant about surgery. Can this be fixed through physiotherapy and a knee immobilizer? I really want to explore alternatives to surgery. Your insights would mean a lot to me during this challenging time. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@StephenAinsworth1]

The no squats make total sense because every time I feel good again I'll do a warm up and that's when it feels like it goes. And yes I had a bad habit of sitting on my legs on the sofa, thankfully I've kicked that habit out.

[@sandravillamil55]

Thank very much,very helpful, its been a wk ,had a PRP menicus treatment ..just start my light exercise. God bless you.

[@rickbotelho9452]

How’s the knee after PRP?

[@carolynkabore7018]

Brilliant advice thank you ❤.

[@leoo_mar]

Hi thank you a lot for these insights. I am a dancer and I tore my meniscus three months ago, it has been getting better without me knowing that it was torn just by giving it time and doing strength exercises. However, three weeks ago I did an MRI because the clicking was still not gone and I was still not able to fully squat, so I found out it was torn. Last week it actually turned way worse after a training where I fully squatted a lot to get on the floor. So now that I know it’s the meniscus I am wondering what is meant with healing? Are those things that I should avoid for the rest of my life? If the cartilage does not grow together again, how will the pain actually disappear and the healing be completed? Best greets, Leo

[@Bkbond]

How are you now, how it is feeling

[@peshokelemeto2256]

With surgery brother

[@lizravenwood5317]

Thanks much! This is exactly what I needed. Well explained and good summary.

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Aangel452]

Yes thank you, this is gratefully received☺️

[@kavitadsouza4104]

Thank you so much for the information, very informative video, great job, bless you

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@debraking9891]

Would lifting up your foot to put it on the other knee to put a sock on be classed as twisting and should therefore be avoided?

[@jangbusherpa9004]

Thank you for your suggestions dr

[@janmargaret7972]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@MYRNABROWN]

Thank 😊 you I refused surgery. But this info is so helpful ❤

[@evelyncampbell3441]

Got a meniscus tear confirmed by hospital just given painkillers ,in my eighties ,it’s very hard to walk about ,any tips for getting up on your leg after sitting for a while feels like I have a wooden leg ,lam sad as I always liked walking and getting out and about,and now I am restricted as I don’t feel safe.

[@HT-Physio]

Very sorry to hear about that. Feeling unsafe is the worst. I hope you improve very soon and get back to walking again.

[@joycej9415]

Move your feet a bit begire getting up to dort of wake up the leg. Search for other videos I just saw a lady therapist on here discussing this problem.

[@joewhitcombe1365]

Great summary. Many thanks for tis home remedy

[@HT-Physio]

My pleasure!

[@yaraahmed2215]

1)Twisting the foot. 2) Swimming 3)Moving things with foot 4) Deep squats 5) Locking out your knee 6) sitting on your foot. 7) Running 8) Drive long distances 9) 8:17 Avoid Full Immobilisation. Instead, Do general bending, strengthening exercises.

[@lesleygordon5262]

Had a meniscus tear diagnosed at last after 8 years of pain! Was told just arthritis. Its both now don't know what to do

[@sethchuter1774]

Is it okay to be using knee supports when going for longer walks for example ? We go country parks so it’s always uneven ground, indoors I generally won’t wear any knee support unless the pains very bad or my knee is more swollen but if I don’t wear some kind of support the pain ends up so I can’t really weight bare long

[@HT-Physio]

I am not against knee supports if they feel like they are helping!

[@stoenchu122]

Thank you for the tips. God, bless you

[@mohamedabdi5442]

I need your help and advise In February this I had a meniscus tear while playing football and it was a big hit, however I went emergency medical treatment and the doctor recommended to make MRI. My was completely third stage injury. The doctor said your leg is strong so do physical therapy for 3 months and come back to me. Now i am feeling better but I wanted to play football which is impossible do I need to do surgery!

[@evelyns3201]

How long should we avoid these activities? Weeks, months? I know it’s dependent on each person level of recovery, but I need an approximate timeline since I have a manual transmission vehicle. Thank you

[@thepunisher8078]

great video!!!!! breast stroking was my first sign of a problem and i have had a few surgeries already from a meniscus tear. i plan on physical therapy now will i be able to swim the breast stroke again one day or should i just swim free style

[@12packets]

Super video! Wish you were nearer! Lateral meniscus tear (possibly bucket handle as can’t extend knee, will not naturally straighten) waiting MRI. Physio told me to take painkillers and ice to prep the knee before pushing it down on the floor to straighten. Also exercises to straighten knee. Has said I can walk and run on it as it won’t damage it we were designed to run/walk. Confused. Knee worse than it was. Now aches all day and extremely painful into shin bone below knee cap when trying to straighten knee as advised. Thank you for your video. I accidentally twist my leg whilst moving in bed. Are compression socks helpful? Thank you

[@deidrepocock4276]

Thank you.🦘

[@skipanardoross6805]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank you for your very relevant information. Cape Town. ❤️

[@HT-Physio]

You are very welcome

[@4munitas]

Thanks for the great video. I appreciate your time and work! Keep it up :)

[@christinescott441]

Thank you so much for this info! I have a much better understanding now of how I ended up with my recent Root tear of my meniscus ( currently awaiting surgery) I am guilty of most of 9 ! Any suggestions re the ROOT tear would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.

[@tjfgermany58123]

i have avoided the 9 things because it caused pain, especially the moving things with my foot--side way was really painful

[@yossiamsalem9636]

Hi The ability to slightly twist your knee (like when you walk and change direction) is back to normal ever after meniscus tear?

[@PBTKaizen]

Just facing a possibility of a meniscus tear. Waiting on MRI confirmation… thankfully I found this so I can pay attention to what the therapist will prescribe . Does this mean we can still go to the gym and work out back and chest but avoid leg days ? Would mobility training or resistance training be more appropriate? What about yoga moves? Any specific to avoid vs implement ?

[@abukhalid222]

What's the update

[@PBTKaizen]

@@abukhalid222 it’s an MCL tear not meniscus

[@abukhalid222]

Full or partial ?

[@PBTKaizen]

@@abukhalid222 partial …. Grade 2

[@abukhalid222]

@@PBTKaizen take care

[@dorotawojcik3819]

Great and clear instructions 😊

[@stefaniaa.1694]

Thank you for the clear explanations! How much long do we have to wait to go back to running program again, after a meniscus tear?

[@brianmunsamy3198]

Thank you for sharing

[@cathyholcombe4674]

Something I haven't heard addressed is a Baker Cyst forming due to a Meniscus Tear. I have a Baker Cyst on the back of my knee. My Ortho suspects I have a Meniscus Tear. I will be having an MRI soon to find out for sure. If so, depending on the severity, I may have to have an Arthoscopy. I cannot stand from a seated position without pain.

[@RajeshGundeti]

Sir how long dis mistakes shud i avoid . After healing can i do all dis functions sir

[@Abhisheksingh-hs2gl]

These are very important points and very few are talking about these. I recently suffered a locked knee issue.. I have little pain in the lower side of my knee and I am able to walk slowly. is regular icing advisable?

[@bernieaudibert7234]

Hi I absolutely love your videos. Everything is so well explained at a slow pace. Thank you I have a question: I have had a meniscus tear which is now maybe 95 % better after sone rest and some of your exercises. I am finding it difficult to decide at what point can I start playing pickleball again. If I waited until 100 % of the pain to be gone, I'd probably have to wait for 6 months!! I believe it was a grade 1 so took 2 1/2 weeks off and did exercises daily for for over a week. Any tips on how to know when my knee is ready to play sports again and I don't mind starting slowly to test it out but don't want to reinjure it. Thanks

[@Savvyheat]

So helpful, Thanks a lot!

[@tahir2949]

Thanks

[@Zephyr1968]

Interesting, I hurt my knee getting up from the floor while sitting on my knee. Sharp pain but only returned in very rare instances over a few weeks. Played volleyball for a few league matches. no pain while playing, then tried to stand from the bench after finishing, wow was that achy and painful and happens more often now getting up from a chair. about 4 weeks in from original injury and will rest for another 4-6. I was doing full ROM leg presses pretty heavy with no pain or maybe a 1-2 out of ten which seems to be fine for tendon rehab, I guess not for meniscus. Will stop that now based on this advice. No catching, swelling or anything so I know this can be healed on it's own...