Medial Meniscus Tear

[Hanneke]

Good news Stagger, fingers crossed

[Stagger]

Done as physio said, just had a gentle jog round the woods for 30 mins.
Just a little pain on descending.
Try again Thursday if no swelling or pain tomorrow and back to report to physio Friday.

[Derby Tup]

Sounds positive Stagger. Good luck mate!

[stevefoster]

Aye good luck Trev

[lantern rouge]

I had quite a serious medial meniscus tear a few years back. It locked up while on the track (velodrome). Fixed gear bike, going quite fast, so I had to keep pedalling :w00t:

I had an MRI and ended up on the waiting list to have it cleaned up. Initially I had difficulties walking down stairs and hills, it even creaked! I could not cycle or run. I rested it for a couple of months, then I had a very good physio help me with exercises. She got me back on the bike and said I would not need an op... The tear happened in NOvember, I managed to race THree Peaks Cyclocross almost a year later in September, including a lot of running with the bike. The only thing that hurt were my calves and quads from all the untrained running.

Haven't had a problem since. Mind, I haven't run properly since either, as I focus on cycling, but I suspect it will be fine... I think the tear sort of bedded in and strengtehning everyting around the knee, making sure it tracked perfectly at all times, really helped.

I am always reluctant to cut open such a wownderfully sealed system that is the human body. You never know what you introduce. The main reason for not having the op was from a rheumatologist friend though. He said you'd have a lot less material to wear down once the inside of your knee has been scraped smooth, which causes no end of trouble in a few years. Best to wear down the tear if it is only a small one!

A very encouraging account Han, and good luck Trev.. keep us posted... I've got a grumbling knee (?meniscus) myself.

[Hanneke]

Most grumbling knees get sorted by strengthening all muscles that connect to it, as well as stretching them... The IT band needs regular stretching too, as it is no 1 cause of knee niggles, followed by a 'mal tracking' patella or patella femoral syndrome... which is helped by strengthening the muscles.

A very encouraging account Han, and good luck Trev.. keep us posted... I've got a grumbling knee (?meniscus) myself.

[lantern rouge]

Worry is, that despite a good stretching routine and a regular remedial massage, this isn't going away like other niggles have... I'll have to get to the physio before long and see if I need to worry. No pain on running or cycling, just at the limits of flexion... And that is very sore

[Stagger]

Cheers folks
Been for second session this evening, got a right quad battering/massage and more stretch's to do.
Managed 2 runs this week with little or no pain so I assume the treatment is working.
Good physio are a god send and do earn their brass.