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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/12/meniscus-tear-the-evidence-based-non-operative-physical-therapy-treatment-guide/

In today's episode we go over Evidence Based Treatment of Non-operative Meniscus Tears: FPF Show Episode 153

0:00 Introduction
2:08 Is non-operative rehabilitation possible for all meniscus tears?
8:10 Is non-operative rehabilitation possible or best for TRAUMATIC meniscus tears?
12:38 Surgery vs. Physical Therapy [Chronic vs Acute Tears] and do mechanical symptoms play a role?
19:46 What did patients perform as part of physical therapy in studies that show a benefit from non-operative treatment?
25:41 How to perform patient education for meniscus tear patients
35:10 Exercise prescription principles for your meniscus patients
37:02 How different exercises stress the medial vs. lateral meniscus during exercise
38:35 How forces across the joint increase based on the intensity of exercise chosen
38:51 How stress changes in the knee during deep vs. shallow squats
41:39 Acute phase rehabilitation principles (ROM, Gait, Muscle Inhibition, Swelling)
48:56 Intermediate phase rehabilitation principles (Strengthening, Plyometrics, Running)
54:25 Advanced phase rehabilitation principles (Strength testing, force plate data, sprint, change of direction)
56:16 Keys for returning athletes back to sport after injury
58:23 Should patients consider orthobiologics as part of their rehabilitation? (PRP)
1:04:22 Case Study - Non-operative Physical Therapy Treatment of Meniscus Tear

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