The 3 Best Exercises for Meniscus Tear Rehab

[@hcg70]

I tore my medial meniscus in July 22. I didn’t realise I tore my meniscus until I had a scan in April 2023. I decided not to have an operation and had the PRP injection treatment a series of 3 injections. This didn’t really help and the 2nd injection was very painful. I have been using these particular exercises for 4 weeks. I can’t believe how much stronger my knee feels in 4 weeks. I went for a 4 mile walk and am able to squat 5 times without knee support. I carry out these exercises every other day. 50 leg lifts each leg Calf stretches each leg 30 seconds each leg Side leg lifts 50 each leg For both front and side leg lifts I do 20 lifts then 15 lifts then 10 lifts then 5 lifts These exercises are really simple and have worked for me so I thought I would share, I’m 53 years old and the knee injury had really affected my mobility. I’m very thankful for this video!😊

[@somayemorabbi4590]

Your comment &, the video fill my heart with hope due to the same condition in my knee. My knee is diagnosed also with meniscus & ligament tears. The doctors have suggested PRP injection but I'm doubtful about the result.that"'s why I started to seek out the same experiences. Your comment was so persuasive to follow the exercises. Thanks & wishing healthy life🌺

[@hcg70]

@@somayemorabbi4590 wishing you all the best. Let me know how you get on.

[@antscott6895]

what type of scan did you ended up getting?

[@arizwldcat]

Good for you! I had the surgery 20 years ago and I’m regretting it. I should have done the exercises.

[@ravindrapotphode1702]

The PRP didn't work anything?

[@scramblendan]

Exercises begin at 3:05

Went to a physician a couple of days ago. Horizontal meniscus tear. He had me doing seated lunges, Weighted (!) half squads and even put me on a step machine. After I asked him if squats were damaging or nog to a torn meniscus, he started disputing with me in front of others in his cabinet. Started using medical terms with the clear intent to humiliate me. When he then suggested fully extended leg presses I declined. Horrible experience.

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

I’m nearly 70. A few months ago I stubbed my foot against a curb and tumbled face down on the pavement. It was quite a spill resulting in a black eye, a swollen lip and other minor scrapes. My knees have been bothering me since then so much that my doctor ordered and MRI. It turns out that I have a torn meniscus of the right knee. Thank you for your video especially showing the model of the knee joint and the meniscus.❤❤❤

[@laraibshahzadi3270]

Hows your recovery going? It's been two and half month now. It very very very painful and effected my mobility very badly

[@DaRealIlnois]

Is it working for you

[@dorothy3641]

Excellent video, Will. Thank you for the great information , and the fact you explain things so concisely is a bonus for. we older folk. Keep up the great work!

[@vascoemyer]

I think you must be a very kind man to be so motivated and upload what is obviously very valuable content for many, many persons unable to visit your premises where you help folk with their aches and pains. I appreciate your content, good fortune and happy circumstance attend you and yours - kind regards from Melbourne, Australia

[@pritttam]

I had discoid meniscus by birth and at the age of 35 I had meniscus tear while playing badminton. I couldn’t walk for 2 months . Took shoulder support of my wife to use restrooms and bathroom. I tried ayurvedic medicines , allopathy , therapies , and what not but everything was in vein and all this while for 6 months I took crutch support to go office , didn’t had lift at home neither in office which was very painful as my office and home both were on 2nd floor. I had grade 2 meniscus tear and after consultation with 3 different doctors they all advised to go for arthroscopic surgery ( partial menisectomy) my knee was injured in Nov’22 and I finally got admitted in hospital on 1st March 2023 for surgery and it’s exactly 10 months , I can walk now at least without any support of crutches but I still have below problems 1. Pain inside my knee where the partial menisectomy was done 2. Unable to walkthrough high staircase 3. Most Importantly unable to raise / lift my right leg ( affected leg) while sitting on chair 4. Unable to run / brisk walking ( I can only walk) 5. My right leg has become very weak inspite doing regular walk , and few exercises like keeping one leg on brick and touching ground with another feet 6. My thigh muscles ( above knee) are less , meaning it looks thinner compare to my left leg thigh muscle I have given up and somewhere it disturbs me whole day thinking when my leg would become alright , when I’ll also start running like others , honestly this has built more stress in my life. I can’t think anything beyond this . I do not know what should I do to improve my leg strength, thigh strength

[@mayurirokadekhandait]

i feel the same ,i cant run, cant do exercise nothing ,cant dance

[@Ani_31]

I'm really sorry to hear about your struggle. I feel the same and so can really understand how tedious it is living like this. Have you tried to see a physical therapist? Often they can be more helpful than a doctor for rehabilitation after an injury, since a lot of what we have in our power is to improve our muscle strength so that the knee is better supported. I hope things have improved since you made the comment, but if not, please try that if you can. If it helps, there are many people struggling in the same way, so you're not alone either.

[@ushitooso3872]

Sorry to read about your problem. I had knee surgery, open surgery 40 years ago. It was a disaster. I had been ok all along - not being an athlete, but recently I had gout on both my knees. It is a bad case, cannot move much for 12 weeks now. And as a consequence my meniscus started to hurt bad. I was thinking of surgery, but it was awful last time, so I’m not wanting to think of it. I’m gonna try these exercises.

[@frankesposito2182]

I will pray for you....hang in there!!! I have same thing

[@Aby-l3s]

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[@tekannon7803]

Thanks to your advice, unbelievably I was doing two exercises in my yoga workouts that were what you recommended not to do. I also quit running on the jogging machine and walk. My knee hurts but not when I walk or swim, but even at swimming, it hurts my knee when I do the butterfly but not the crawl. Lastly, if you ask a yoga instructor what to do about any problem, the first thing they will ask you is if you have visualized the problem getting better. I visualize every day as well...

[@BrendaSteidler]

Great info! Tore mine a few years back in my late 50’s and they removed the tear. But it is acting up now in my 60’s. Thank you for these!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great video - thank you for sharing. - After dislocating my knee and having 2 operations to repair tear it still causes me a lot of trouble so going to be doing these every day now

[@natalieldarden]

Thank you for this. I believe a tear is what I have. I was first told Bakers cyst at urgent care, given a cortisone shot at a follow up orthopedic visit, went to ER still in pain to rule out a blood clot. No MRI at all. 2 months later and I still experience varying levels of pain. I am through with the doctor visits and will try these exercises!

[@nazneenariff4860]

Thanks Dr. I am suffering from knee artritis, I will try the above exercises.👍

[@DaRealIlnois]

Thank you so much I was diagnosed with oposo arthritis and Meniscus

[@lauracowan100]

Thanks for these exercises. Ive a suapected meniscus injury after a skiing incident where my knee twisted, awaiting MRI. My calf of injured leg has been very painful where ive been walking funny due to the pain. The cakf stretch provided great relief. Will keep these up daily

[@MichaelBaldoza-i8e]

How are you? And hows this excercise effect to your meniscus?

[@isamunoz4768]

I’m glad I found you. I will be doing the exercises for my meniscus tear and hope it will relieve some of the pain. Thank you.

[@laraibshahzadi3270]

How is your recovery going?

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

Thanks HT Physiotherapist for the video. Will share with my family and friends.

[@janetlamzed841]

So grateful for these exercises they have really helped my knee problem.

[@saipriyasridharan6295]

very well demonstrated exercise.clearly explained.thankyou.

[@gilpamintuan9399]

Thank you so much for the meniscus tear video excersise it does help me a lot for my left knee meniscus tear. Thank you again ..God Bless you for sharing your experience for the people who need it most

[@laraibshahzadi3270]

Hi hows your recovery going. It's been two and half months now. Its very very very painful. My doctor suggested me orthoscopy but I wanna go to rehab first. I'm not consistent in my exercises as it's very very painful. Now I will be more consistent. Plz pray for me as my wedding is scheduled in next 2 months 😢 I don't want my in laws take my injury as my disability

[@ritafairclough6470]

I really like your info. It really clicked for me with your video on 10 exercises to avoid. It made perfect sense and I wish it was explained to me when I initially had my meniscus tear years ago.

[@ushitooso3872]

Great exercises. I like them specially cause I have tendinitis and gout. Most physio guys give tough impossible exercises. Thx a lot

[@michaelfoster5827]

Great video many thanks I will try the exercisers 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@llusory_World]

💖 Strengthen (1)4:22 quadriceps (using elastic band) (2) 4:50 glutes (using elastic band), (3) 7:15 calf stretches 8:15

[@nalikasaai5108]

He didn’t say how many repetitions should we make on each a day. So we can set up goal to get out of pain.

[@woody_runs]

Great video, very helpful clear and concise.👌🏻 I’ve had knee pain since training for London Marathon. I felt the knee ‘give way’ at the end of my 20 mile training run and it hasn’t been right since. Lots of cracking in the knee and a dull ache below the knee cap. I had to wear a support sleeve to run the marathon. I don’t know what’s wrong. I’m almost 52. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@maneerahmed6443]

Good advice i will try these exercises

[@yogacharyasubhashsinghrana2741]

Sir, kindly provide exercise treatment for lumbar scoliosis and osteophytosis also

[@ixanaths]

THANK YOU so much for your amazing videos !!

[@annpringle8219]

Great video! First i tore the ACL 19 years ago now! The meniscus!

[@HT-Physio]

Sorry to hear that, hope it improves for you soon!

[@mlewis8579]

OUCH😢

[@greymatters7039]

Exercises start @ 3:40.

[@Kuma_mommy]

Glad I found this for complete meniscus tear will be doing these exercises

[@mlewis8579]

Thank you! Had my knee repaired about 17 years ago. The same pain is back. Going to do these to help.

[@simonhaig7084]

Loved the exercises..will definitely try out and report back.

[@MichaelBaldoza-i8e]

Update pls?

[@charleschari1033]

Many thanks for the guidance . So helpful and informative 👏

[@ramum9599]

Ur vedio gives hope for recovery !!!My surgeon advised stitching my tear by pin hole surgery !!!!Thanks Doctor !!!🎉🎉❤❤

[@moisesp1101]

Is that good or bad?

[@mamat792]

You said in another video not to straighten the leg if you have a meniscus tear. How can any of these be done w/out straightening the leg?

[@klatham588]

Wonderful information thank you

[@sherylmiller]

Will, I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I had a bad bucket handle tear about 10 years ago and get a bad tearing episode about every couple of years - the most recent being yesterday. My knees naturally over-extend. When I’m healing from an acute tear I find it hard to straighten the injured leg when my foot hits the ground - so I walk on a bent leg. Is there an exercise or stretch to help straighten it out?

[@Ride_Tek]

Did you have your bucket handle tear repaired, or has it healed on its own each time? I was just diagnosed with a bucket handle tear and I’m trying to decide how to proceed. Your answer is appreciated. Thanks.

[@BenClerici]

Bravo for all you videos on meniscus issues.

[@cindycummings4943]

Great tips!!! Thank you for the demonstrations !

[@QAVI007]

Actual video starts from 03:20

[@PetethePotter-q4j]

Thanks a lot. The calf stretch is causing too much pain atm as my tear is still too sore to extend my leg. Will leave for now.

[@vkurapati]

Excellent practical tips. Thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@estanislaoverasantos8162]

Nice, i making that on my pacients with meniscus tear

[@cgee6867]

just got diagnosed with a tear and hoping these exercises will help so that I don't need surgery....

[@MichaelChanslor]

Skip to 3:05 for the exercises 😎

[@johngibson7693]

Thank you

[@amrsalama9012]

Thanks

[@drkaur5873]

Hi !! I have radial meniscus tear do I need to have surgery or rehabilitation will help as I have minimal pain

[@NoChateau]

Hello there... This 60 year old thanks you for posting on this topic. I am receiving treatment from a physiotherapist....though we are divided by a foreign language. My question to you is how do I stretch my hamstring without overstraightening the knee? It seems to me that if I don't lock my knee I can't feel any stretching in the back of my thigh/knee. Your thoughts would be most welcome.....Cheers

[@bethwalker355]

Brilliant. Thank you gorgeous Will!! x x

[@obeddeve4901]

I must tried it now. Thanks you so much.

[@premisagolsem3812]

These 3steps exercises are very very effective,along with this i have done the ankle strength n the knee pain exercises.those steps are very helpful n effective . Thank you very much 🙏🏻 . GOD BLESS YOU

[@hanskevindesauguste2632]

Tore mine 2 days ago, I’ll start the exercise in 2-3days and make an update about my journey

[@HT-Physio]

I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!

[@debrabellingham6655]

Great info. So much than doctor advice to “rest” for 3 weeks and take Tylenol 3 times a day.🤨

[@swapnil5125]

When I put weight on my right knee, the clicking sensation happens and I feel little discomfort as well as instability in knee. If I walk without giving attention to this clicking and discomfort, knee starts paining for few days. Clicking increases if I wear shoes. This has been for 3-4 months, Did MRI and meniscus tear was detected. I am doing knee strengthening exercises as suggested by doctor. Sometime that clicking stops and I can say it’s improving but again it start clicking after some time. Don’t know if my knee is improving or not.

[@AbulSatar-rh6df]

I have lateral meniscus knee injury about 11 days ago when I should start physiotherapy

[@firefawnakl]

Do these work for any type of meniscus tear? Are there certain types (like vertical ones, ones on the posterior horn, or bucket handle) that these wouldn’t work for?

[@Carol-td5jc]

I like this video because it is straight to the point!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@SerminMelbourne-di6tp]

Thank u from Melbourne

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@johnk.atchley5079]

For years my calf stretch exercise, in addition to the one you show, was to stand on a stair step with the balls of my feet, with the heels and half the arch off the step, and allow the heels to sink down. Not bounce or force anything, just a slow stretch. Also good for the Achilles tendon, which so many people fail to stretch and then find they have torn it. I assume you would be okay with this stretch on a step.

[@jamessylvester4267]

Will! Thanks for generously sharing this important and helpful information and exercise! My orthopedic doc said I have a "bruised meniscus." It is slow to heal, and soreness seems to come back inside right knee. I love to golf two or three times a week. That twisting may be keeping the knee from healing up properly. Wondering if I do the exercises and take a month off if the knee can come back? Or should I give up golfing? Horrors!. Thanks again!

[@monikabhagria7381]

Hi i watched ur vedios which r very useful m valuable I hv ACL and Minicus tear grade 2. I am suffering since last 3years now it has twist again n again plz suggest what should i do

[@khawajatahir7853]

Sir please reçommend best excercise for grad11c tear

[@christinejustchris1470]

Any suggestions for a firm, comfortable surface outside a PT office? Thank you!

[@theresathompson2270]

I struggle to feel the stretch with the calf stretch as due to my injury I cannot fully straighten my knee… any other calf stretch or tips on doing this without being able to fully straighten my knee due to meniscus tear. Thank you Will.

[@lindaroodt8222]

Tore my meniscus 3 months ago. I'm doing all I can and finding your videos so encouraging and you are so good at explaining. I cannot get rid of the swelling and still icing 3 months later. Please what can I do.

[@frankesposito2182]

Try cortisone shots...go to a specialist...it helped me

[@CaliwoodHills]

@@frankesposito2182I heard those things are not very recomendable as they can cause damage to tendons or even cause hypertension on the long run. Besides they only help with swelling and may take the pain momentarily but the problem won’t disappear

[@robertkelly1434]

I'm 65, currently dealing with a torn miniscus and damaged cartilage. I'm hoping these exercises provide some relief. Got anything especially for cartilage recovery?

[@HT-Physio]

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[@lucillachan1712]

Thanks for the useful advices.👍👍👍👍👍

[@spawnsrebirth]

im eager to try these exercises as upon all my research ive been doing points to damage to my miniscus, im still waiting on feedback from the doctor, but i need to restore my leg fast as possible, i have degenerative bone disease and arthritus, i have a lower back mechanical issue i was born with where my vertabraes that are fused together pop out when i throw my back out, i can NOT throw my back out with my leg like this, it will not be good, i dont know if my leg needs surgery, but i force myself to limp around as much as possible to force my leg back to normal, i will try these exercises you shown but it painful just to watch let alone do them, im going to subscribe and ty for the information, how long does it usually take to restore from miniscus damage? i know ill have to be more careful but after all physio will it ever be close to how it used to be before the damage?

[@saryfox6357]

Thank you

[@tarad0607]

Thank you so much for this video! I watched the other one you made for which exercises not to do as well, very informative! Quick question, is doing the elliptical ok, or no as it would extend the affected knee too much? As a follow up, If it is safe, can you push it too much by using the elliptical for too long (about an hour, for example)? Thank you!!

[@MgM645366]

Great information! Thank you

[@crnatn]

Thank you, Physical Therapists are our saviors!

[@callformotivation]

Are nordic and reverse nodics good for miniscus tear? I get the feeling reverse nordic is not.

[@londasmith7738]

Very useful…thank you

[@saimahamid1398]

Can a pregnant women do these exercises for grade 2 meniscus tear in knee?

[@subhankarmondal9108]

Excellent Excellent sir kub valo lagcha many many thanks sir❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@raheelsiddiqi2030]

Really appreciated

[@HT-Physio]

:)

[@Richuuu2015]

Is cycling and cross cycling good for strengthening muscles post meniscus repair i had surgery but cycling gives me pain please reply

[@dianelee346]

Thank you! I have a complex medial tear and am trying to avoid surgery

[@beingabbas5873]

Same here man how u feeling and did u had surgery?

[@Jayshreeraam-l8r]

Same here

[@Crypto-Ksk]

​@@beingabbas5873how about you brother did u also done surgery now fine or not?

[@sirenswhispering]

For signal 2 meniscus injury and sprain and edama of ACL, locking knee in any exercise is forbidden? For example in exercise 1, lifting leg should be doing without completely locking knee! or in any workout like plank or push ups, we should avoid of locking knee? I am a little confused about it, i will appreciate you guide me. and is there any limitations for walking or climbing down and up from stairs?

[@judyannmarshall9618]

Hi! Thanks for your video. I’ve had a tear a couple years now from following a video for trampoline exercise which involved a twisting move - that did it in an instant. I have found that doing the strange walk up and down the stairs very helpful to prevent pain. In Professional opinion, is that a good idea?

[@Corolla97ww]

Good information.

[@bluebonnet1014]

I was told I needed to do glute strengthening exercises and not to focus on thigh exercises. I’m confused.

[@SomeGuy-mg5jy]

I was told about glutes, also. I am going to work both glutes and thighs, as I believe both muscles will take the pressure off my knees.

[@theresathompson2270]

Hi Will, Two weeks since my tear, is it safe to try these at this stage, or should I wait for all swelling to disappear. Thank you

[@emilymabry7533]

How long after tearing my meniscus can I start exercising?

[@TechnoCodePlay]

How many days need to do this. I did MRI scan my meniscus has tared Dr. Told me key hole surgery. Please suggest how many days I need to this excesice

[@moisesp1101]

Did you have the hole surgery?

[@TechnoCodePlay]

@moisesp1101 yes key hole surgery done

[@NoMercy399]

Been 2 months with a suspected meniscus tear after a soccer accident. Can run without any pain but can’t bent fully and still don’t know when or if ill be able to return play someday 😢

[@sathishp3180]

Brother, exact thing happened to me. 2 months ago I injured my medical Meniscus. I do have good ROM but knee gives out popping sound on squatting. It will be tempting to jump back to football but rest will prevent reinjury. Wishing you a faster recovery!

[@surya41305]

​@@sathishp3180are u from India , i have the same meniscus tear in right knee can u suggest some good exercise for this

[@MaryFredette]

I can’t bend but it’s because of all the fluid in my knee from the tear

[@Hahahususgghu]

How do you feel now after another 5 months ? You worried me I just injured my self, I thought 6 weeks rest will be enough to fully recover

[@CRICXLIVE7]

​@@surya41305bhai ab kaise ho ? Exercise se thik ho gya kya ???😮😢

[@t.a6159]

thanks

[@ahmedbaig8104]

my knee got twisted so after that my leg muscles and around my knee muscles started twitching a lot I need to know why any help please and it is swelled.

[@minalshah-ni6gk]

Very interesting video Sir. Can we climb stares if we have meniscus tear?

[@crimsonpirate1710]

No your leg will fall off.

[@tsay1019]

​@@crimsonpirate1710😂😂😂

[@deepdunk1355]

Yea, I do it 🗣️

[@musheopeaus4125]

Only if death stares 💀

[@deepdunk1355]

@@crimsonpirate1710 my shit healed, cause I’m active with it, just don’t play any sports for at least 3 weeks

[@patriciaskatseka6756]

How do progress from those to advanced stage

[@chipsusmusic]

Great channel

[@danielascholz7617]

Thank you very much ! 🦵🏽

[@HT-Physio]

You're most welcome!

[@MsDONSHERE]

I have had meniscus tear for an year now i have done physio for few months but it keeps coming back when i end up straining leg like stand for long or sudden accidental twist or a squat or something.. will it ever heal completely or surgery is the better option? Please advice if somebody has gone through this

[@GetOrganized]

Will, can I say you are excellent at what you do. You explain things very well. You are a keeper. :) I start therphy tomorrow on a meniscus tear bull tear. On the report (I don't have in front of me) it used 2/3 as far as grade. My question is how does my life look going forward? Dr. said as of now he would not do surgery and only 70% are successful. I have found online studies where there was not much difference between those that did surgery and those that just did therpy years later. Will I be able to walk normally? Will I be able to climb stairs, plant flower (its low to the ground). Sounds like my knee will get worse over time from athritis. Currently no pain (happened a week ago), walking but will my calf not feel like I have a pulled muscle eventually. How much will therphy really help?

[@ArshadMahmood-r1b]

Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@Didot2]

If I'm having surgery for a torn meniscus, will these exercises damage or help before surgery in a month?

[@magdal01]

@ Will I do not see WHERE IS THIS "ABOVE" video to prevent ?

[@Ride_Tek]

Can a bucket handle meniscus tear heal naturally, or does it require surgery? Thank you for your reply.

[@dineshk6717]

Has your tear healed?? I am also diagonsed with bucked handle tear flipped ... plz reply

[@ceciliacheung9655]

Is it possible to reposition the camera in order to see the whole posture? Thanks.

[@ganaelschneider]

@3:16 beginning of the exercise