Is Your Knee Pain Coming From a Meniscus Tear or Ligament Strain/Tear? How to Tell.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck discuss how to tell if your knee pain is coming from a meniscus (cartilage) tear or ligament strain.
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If there is pain specifically when doing the drop test and when extending the leg fully, what does that indicate is likely torn?

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[@Sandisue]

Thank you for all your help and information!

[@KP-eo9vq]

Great video! These tests were performed on me by a PT to determine my meniscus sprain.

[@nancyannenesteriak-gentili3540]

I am in so much pain with both my knees! One is a bit worse than the other. I never knew how exquisitely painful knees can be!

[@marinamori4083]

Thank you!! a big THANK YOU !! you guys truly "enlighted me" about my lovely meniscus. Please know that I like you both. Sep. 28, 2018

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[@catspaw7783]

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Thanks guys! I am having r knee issues when I lead w/that leg, and cannot pivot to take that first step when leading w/the right leg. Looks like an Ortho doc is in my future. No wonder you're so famous. :)

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Love these guys but I wouldn’t do any of these test on your own and especially not the disco one because it can trigger months of pain by rotating while bent with all the weight on one leg.

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When your in pain trying to figure out what's up with your knee by watching this video, the constant banter is hard to watch. Let's get a stright to the point edit of this amazing info.

[@HondaImpossible]

This is a good sign test to see if you have a torn meniscus or not. Thank you!

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Good news. I don't have any years on the ligaments or meniscus. But still have to find ways to deal with inner knee soreness

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Thank you! I believe my pain is due ti an mcl strain; playing indoor soccer! I’ve been icing it

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Thanks for the info. I'm having knee surgery next week. Torn meniscus and sprained ligament. Ready to get this fixed.

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[@zaszzman]

I was working on my knees and when I started to get up and felt a pop an d now have a sharp pain directly behind my knee cap, what might it be?

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[@truecrimewithglenclark9098]

I have found your videos helpful. I have a problem.i have calcific tendonitis and have had it for a it for a year. wear and tear because im a labourer. I've started getting treatment. My knee has started hurting on that leg and my calf also. Any tips and exercises I could do ??? Thanks

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[@benycool10]

hey bob and brad my si joint have started to bother me can you make a video about stretches and causes and reliefs please BTW the SI is the two pointy ball type on the lower back right

[@lildante8522]

Hi, I really love your channel first and foremost. I play competitive soccer, and is undergoing scholarships right now! During a practice I was running and I felt my knee really hurtin, but the pain only comes when I run. It’s like an activation, I have to run for it to hurt! When it does hurt it’s really bad! Any suggestions?

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The duck walk got me. Thanks guys! I might actually go see a doctor about this since I know I'm hurt.

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Nothing thEy can do.

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@@WillChil466 why’s there nothing they can do

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Good Day Dr. Bob and Dr. Brad the volume on this video is very low . Keep up the good work.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for letting us know! We will try to work on that!

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[@zaszzman]

Sorry meant to also and the pain is when I sit down and bend my knee or walk up stairs

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I'm 7 weeks out from jumping over a fence.. broken tibia, torn meniscus, ACL, and partial MCL. It's nice just to practice in my head with you guys.. hahaha!😫

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[@jhonnex3338]

How to tell which one causes pain if you have both tear of medial posterior horn and stretch of ACL?

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Can you tell me for name of special tests?

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Do you have anything about the popliteus??

[@ralo20072007]

Hello Bob and Brad, I know this comment may not be read but I have my right knee that started feeling like a burning pain on the right side(lcl?) But then I noticed that when I put pressure where it's soft below my knee cap is, I feel the sensation on the outsideside of my knee. It's been like this for a month or so. This all happened after running and I can still do everything but I won't run anymore, just in case my knee may pop.

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Ever meet anybody who was in a hurry to tell you how honest they are?

[@claystone7729]

Thank you, I believe I tore my meniscus about 4 months ago while cutting a tree down and I slipped on the ladder. My Right Knee on the Right side is still hurting and it takes me a while to get going in the morning. You guys have explained this very good. Hoping with time it will heal. God Bless you both.

[@gamerdad5174]

Still hurts?

[@ummivlogs]

Are You Fine Now???? That Tear Healed??????

[@claystone7729]

@@ummivlogs I just Saw this I wrote this two years ago and YES my KNEE Right Side is HEALED. It hurt for many many months almost two years ago. Prayers with Mega Doses of Vitamin D3 and DHA and Omega Oils the Pain has gone away and I can Walk Normal again. Thank you for asking. God Bless Please Pray for my Mom now she is 80 years old had heart surgery in January and is recovering from Covid and is in a Nursing Home. I know God can do Anything and All things will work for Good to those who LOVE him. Jesus is real and at work.

[@claystone7729]

@@gamerdad5174 Pain is Gone and it is Healed I don't know why I didn't see these messages earlier. Thank you for asking. I think people must have prayed for me.

[@ummivlogs]

Thank You So Much Brother! Brother Is There Any Exercise To Do??? Or Anything Else By Which I Can Get My Knees Health Fully Bck

[@tabobanda7101]

My right leg shifts when I extend it. It gets wobbly at the knee as I straighten my leg then snaps into position once fully starightened. My other leg is fine. No pain wobbliness or discomfort. The right inner knee hurts when I fold it for a little while. It would go away months ago but tonight is different. I folded it and man does it hurt. It won't stop so off to the doctors tomorrow.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

My pain is in the very inside of where the 2 knee bone joints come together. I am thinking miniscus but these exercises are too painful to do to check it out. I am wondering if its meniscus if it can heal on its own or is it always time to get operated on?

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You guys should consider the volume higher

[@marilyngranero4092]

I had a fall in March this year whereby I was diagnosed with Femur fracture and a lot of different tears. I was put on a brace for 8 weeks - non weight bearing - but of course after 8 weeks my quads and thigh muscles were shot to pieces !!! I am now 10 weeks after the brace and now weight bearing and i cannot bend my knee or have enough strength in my left knee to even carry me 100%. I am still on crutches and am constantly reminded by everyone that they are surprised !!! without the crutches i do not have enough strength to carry myself and sit down etc. my physio is telling me that i am mending far slower than the average person !! again more stress !!! I am 61 years old and very fit - I did combination yoga pilates 3 times per week as well as pump classes. i have been exercising all my life. I am very frustrated as everyone seems to have an opinion as to when I should be walking without crutches. everything i see on you tube with you guys is all on good knees. I cannot relate. any comments !!!!

[@rainretribute9852]

Marilyn Soghomonian Soghomonian Maybe try going to a chiropractor? I’m sure there are people who can fix these knee problems

[@terrysmith7740]

What a coincidence, i had a fall last fall and the Dr said it should be better by next fall

[@vikkysingh612]

sir what is the solution for knee valgus or knock knees

[@miranda3212]

So would a bruised knee cause some pain when doing the standing ones ?

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[@gemtail3125]

I remember when I was in high school, I damaged my knee so bad that it would sort of feel like it would collapse or lock for a few seconds with just about every step. I walked with a bad limp for weeks. And if I sat with my knee bent for awhile, it locked up even worse. Sometimes it still does. It's never quite been the same since. I was 16 then and now I'm almost 24. The reason I never got it checked was because my family would not take me to the doctor unless I was basically dying because we couldn't afford much. It happened again later although I think I was still healing then but one wrong move caused it to get worse again. Both of my knees have gotten hurt but my right one is the worst one and the one that's been injure most. It's healed by now. I don't know if it healed correctly though... so any advice for someone who had to recover from something like that without medical attention? If I walk too much, my knee joints will get painful and feel like someone stuffed something into them, especially the right.

[@mikeoxlong4506]

see a physician and get a mri on ur bad knee

[@katkasey9365]

Had something very similar happen. I'm a skier/snowboarder and have abused my knees for years. One day, my knee popped while stretching and I hurt a ligament or my meniscus. I didn't have any insurance or the out of pocket money, so doctors refused to see me and I was scared to see what the ER bill looked like. I walked with my knee in a bend for 2 months and wouldn't stand with much weight on that leg. It eventually got better, but I still have some trouble with it a couple years later.

[@attam65]

You’re showing the test but I was watching to get tips for fixing lateral pain

[@reinadesuenos]

Napoleon Bone-A-Part 😂😂

[@MrKelso85]

Ahh Well played, but how about... Kneepoleon Bone-a-Part

[@lonelyegg5324]

My knee popped n cracked when turning back n forth, then a little pain.

[@sea-lotus]

This is sooo helpful, but I'm scared to do the last two on my own and to find out I have somethin torn lol Thank you!