Meniscus Tear
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that affects people of all ages,
from athletes to individuals experiencing everyday wear and tear.
Symptoms of Meniscus Tear
A meniscus tear can vary in severity, but common symptoms include:
● Pain in the Knee: Often felt on the inner or outer side of the knee.
● Swelling: May appear immediately or develop within hours after the injury.
● Stiffness: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
● Clicking or Popping Sensation: This may occur during movement.
● Knee Locking: Feeling like your knee is stuck in one position.
● Instability: The knee may feel like it could give way under pressure.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek professional advice to prevent further damage.
Meniscus Tear
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that affects people of all ages,
from athletes to individuals experiencing everyday wear and tear.
Symptoms of Meniscus Tear
The symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome can vary, but common indicators include:
● Pain in the Knee: Often felt on the inner or outer side of the knee.
● Swelling: May appear immediately or develop within hours after the injury.
● Stiffness: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
● Clicking or Popping Sensation: This may occur during movement.
● Knee Locking: Feeling like your knee is stuck in one position.
● Instability: The knee may feel like it could give way under pressure.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek professional advice to prevent further damage.
Common Treatments for a
Meniscus Tear
Treatment options depend on the severity and location of the tear, as well as your overall activity level.
RECOMMENDED:
The often OVERLOOKED solution is Physical Therapy with a tailored program to strengthen surrounding muscles and improve knee stability.
Other treatments include:
Short Term #1: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE): Used to reduce swelling and pain immediately after injury.
Short Term #2: Anti-inflammatory pills/creams to manage pain and swelling may help you get by for a period of time.
Short Term #3: Injections: Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections for inflammation and lubrication.
Surgical Interventions: An Arthroscopy to repair or remove damaged tissue for severe tears.
If you’ve tried these options, but you have yet to find a long term solution, we advocate structured physical rehabilitation, following a personalised program created by a physio.
Why Choose Knee Pain Australia?
You’ve arrived here, and perhaps you’ve tried rest, medications, injections and you’ve still got pain?
You might even be contemplating surgery?
Our professional Advice is don’t commit to surgery without at least first
trying a personalised rehab program to strengthen your Knee.
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Knee Injuries & Conditions
we help people with:
Knee Arthritis (Stage 1-3)
Pre/Post Knee Replacement Surgery Rehab
Patellar Tendinitis
Meniscus Tears
ACL Injuries
MCL Injuries
Patellofemoral Syndrome (mal tracking)
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, book in for a Knee Injury Assessment to see if we are the right fit.
Feel pain under your knee cap.
Feel pain “inside” your knee.
Your Knee locks up or feels tight.
You have clicking, cracking, crunching.
Feels like your Knee is going to give way.
Experience pain going down stairs.
You can’t perform a full squat without discomfort.
Unsure how to return to sport. - Low confidence running or changing direction
