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Unit 2 Market Green Medical Centre

Market Green, Midleton, Co. Cork

Meniscus tear

What is a meniscal tear?

A meniscus tear being one of the most common causes of knee pain is when the meniscus (knee cartilage) acting as a cushion between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) inside the knee joint becomes damaged most usually due to a sudden twisting of the knee.

Meniscus tear symptoms

A popping sensation in the knee at time of injury, pain at side of knee or at centre especially on twisting or squatting, knee swelling, knee stiffness, trouble straightening the knee, sensation of the knee locking/catching, or a feeling of knee giving way. Meniscal injury usually occurs in conjunction with other types of knee injuries.

Meniscus tear treatment

Your physiotherapist will physically assess and test painful movements and muscle strength to diagnose type of knee cartilage damage and grade, use hands on physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, dry needling, and taping. Advise re modifying functional and sporting technique. Provide meniscus tear exercises as part of your meniscus tear rehab via our exercise prescription software Salaso. Prescribe compression bandage, knee supports, resistance bands and foam roller.

Do you have a meniscal injury causing you knee joint pain?

Book Imokilly Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic now for expert diagnosis, specialised treatments and customised to your needs exercise rehabilitation as important and excellent Meniscus injury treatment.

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Imokilly Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at (021) 4636642 or email appointments@imokillyphysio.com

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Client Testimonials

Having been dogged with injury I decided to have a full prehab/FMS screen with Colette at Imokilly Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. My starting score was 12/21 which placed me in a high risk injury bracket but by doing my corrective exercises, I not only played through the whole season un-injured but I also got my score up to 17/21 by the end.

- T.B, Killeagh GAA

I had spent a significant amount of money elsewhere on unwearable orthotics, before coming to Imokilly Physiotherapy Clinic. The orthotics I got here are by far the most comfortable to wear, and I wouldn't put a pair of shoes on without them!

- MB, Ladysbridge

Having had a long long history of back-pain which was then managed surgically with a dynamic fusion I was nervous about commencing any exercise. My neurosurgeon recommended that I attend a physiotherapist-led clinical Pilates class and I was lucky to find Sarah. Her entire approach is aimed at individualised rehabilitation, namely the individual assessment, tailored exercise programmes, small classes and follow-up emails. The standard of Pilates service is far superior to a fitness-based drop in class, and hence ideal for those with injuries.

- AB, Little Island

Chronic Achilles tendinopathy was limiting my ability to progress my marathon training and I knew that I had to tackle it properly to allow it to heal. Although it was frustrating to step back from training, I am now running painfree and hoping for a marathon PB

- ED, St Finbarrs