Torn Meniscus: Understanding Your Knee’s Cartilage Injury

Written By Andrew Adel Ishak

What Is a Torn Meniscus?
The meniscus is cartilage that cushions and stabilizes your knee. Tears often occur from twisting or sudden impact.

Causes:

  • Twisting or pivoting injuries

  • Degeneration with age

  • Sports injuries

  • Direct impact trauma

Symptoms:

  • Pain along the knee joint line

  • Swelling and stiffness

  • Locking, catching, or clicking sensation

  • Reduced knee range of motion

Physiotherapy Treatment:
✅ Strengthening surrounding muscles
✅ Range of motion and flexibility exercises
✅ Manual therapy to reduce stiffness
✅ Functional and balance training

Long-Term Recovery:
Physiotherapy aids in healing, restores movement, and strengthens your knee to avoid further injury or surgery.

Andrew Adel Ishak
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