I Demo the Best Exercises for Your Meniscus Tear

Sports physio Maryke demonstrates some of the most common exercises used for treating meniscus tears. The video is divided into early-stage rehab exercises (for when your knee is still very painful and swollen) and later-stage exercises. Note: These exercises might not be right for you. Please consult a physiotherapist to check whether they are appropriate for your level of fitness and your injury. 🌟 Need help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan: https://www.sports-injury-physio.com/ 📽️ Also see: ▶️ Best Knee Braces for Meniscus Tears:    • Best Knee Braces for Meniscus Tears ... An...   👉 Attention physios! Are you looking for a rehab exercise library? Join Wibbi - which we’ve been using for more than 10 years - via this link to get a free trial and a discount if you subscribe: https://geni.us/wibbi 🏆 Here’s why Wibbi is our top choice for exercise prescription: https://www.sports-injury-physio.com/... 📚Chapters in this video: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:30 General rehab guidelines 00:05:59 EARLY-STAGE REHAB EXERCISES FOR MENISCUS TEARS 00:07:08 Knee flexion/extension 00:09:27 End range extension 00:11:47 Extension over towel roll 00:15:04 Knee extension in chair 00:17:21 Hamstring curls 00:18:58 Calf raises 00:20:33 Hamstring stretch 00:23:16 Calf stretch 00:24:59 LATER-STAGE REHAB EXERCISES FOR MENISCUS TEARS 00:29:09 How rehab progression works 00:30:42 Squat progressions 00:30:44 – 1. Isometric wall sits 00:33:34 – 2. Box squats 00:36:00 – 3. Free squats 00:37:29 – 4. Add weight 00:38:57 – 5. Single-leg box squats 00:41:53 Bridge progressions 00:41:56 – 1. Isometric floor bridges 00:43:39 – 2. Move feet further 00:44:28 – 3. Isometric high bridges 00:46:00 – 4. Marching high bridges 00:48:14 – 5. Single-leg high bridges 00:50:19 Balance progressions 00:50:20 – 1. Single-leg balance 00:52:51 – 2. Moving head 00:54:15 – 3. Bent-knee deadlift 00:55:06 – 4. Straight-leg deadlift 00:57:35 – 5. Unstable surface 00:58:09 How we can help ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to show your appreciation for the advice you found here, you can support my channel by making a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/SIP-channel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: Hutchinson, M., et al. (2016). BRUKNER & KHAN'S CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE: INJURIES, VOL. 1, McGraw-Hill Education. (Buy the book: https://geni.us/l080) 👉 Some links here are to places where you can buy something relevant. We will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.