EM: Meniscus Tear: Waiting for PT Eval (1-30-19)

  • Background Information
    • Pain and swelling for a few weeks
    • MRI last week revealed torn meniscus
    • 58 yo
    • Up until the end of last year was running a few times per week
    • Currently wearing a brace which helps
  • As i set up this initial program, a big key for me is that we avoid pushing into positions that cause significant pain. I am typically ok with slight discomfort (on the 0-10 scale nothing more then a 3-4) as long as the pain goes back to its baseline within 24 hours
  • I am going to give you some movements to try. Your goal is to stop short of significant pain and if something feels painful…STOP doing it and email me so we can figure out what is going on.
  • Try the program below for a week or 2 and then email me to let me know how it is going
  • PHASE 1 LINK