Knee Pain & Physio Geelong - Meniscus Injury

Symptoms associated with knee pain due to an injury to the meniscus may include (but are not limited to):

• Sudden onset knee pain following a specific injury
• Audible click at time of injury
• Loss of range of movement
• Instability or giving way of the knee
• Catching or locking
• Swelling
• Tenderness through the joint line and/or tibial plateau

SHORT TERM

DIAGNOSE

Diagnosis is a vital part of managing any injury. Not only is it important to determine which structures are responsible for our symptoms, but why they have become symptomatic. Addressing the ‘why’ will ensure adequate recovery and prevention of future injury. Our Geelong Physiotherapists will work with you to ensure an accurate diagnosis of your injury. 

EDUCATION

Education from a physiotherapist regarding diagnosis, aggravating factors and how to manage and prevent your injury is important to ensure an understanding of the management plan. This way appropriate decisions regarding returning to activity can be made, and best outcomes achieved. 

STRENGTH & MOTOR CONTROL

Often improvements in motor control and lower limb biomechanics are needed. This can include exercises to address strength, endurance, stability, muscle activation etc.

MANUAL THERAPIES

Manual therapies include soft tissue techniques (massage), dry needling etc., these may be used to help address the health of the tissues surrounding the knee joint.

ACTIVITY MODIFICATION

It is likely that you will be advised to avoid aggravating activities, and that provocative tasks initially be avoided to allow improvements in tissue health and inflammation.

LONG TERM

STRENGTHENING

A progression of strengthening to a gym environment is often advised. This will ensure your legs are strengthened and your muscles are better able to attenuate the load around your knee.

REFERRAL

Referral for imaging, or to an orthopaedic surgeon may be advised if conservative management fails.