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OvercastIn this episode, I discuss the complexities surrounding meniscal tears and the considerations for surgery versus rehabilitation.
I emphasize that many individuals with meniscal tears do not experience pain, and that surgery may not always be the best option. Recent research indicates that physical therapy can be just as effective as surgical intervention for managing knee pain associated with meniscal tears.
I encourage listeners to explore rehabilitation options before considering surgery, highlighting the importance of comprehensive rehab programs.
Takeaways
- Many runners consider surgery for meniscal tears due to knee pain.
- Surgery does not always improve knee pain and can sometimes worsen it.
- Meniscal tears can be traumatic or degenerative, with different implications for treatment.
- A significant percentage of people with meniscal tears do not experience pain.
- MRI findings of meniscal tears do not always correlate with pain.
- Research shows that physical therapy can be as effective as surgery for knee pain.
- Delaying surgery for meniscal tears can lead to better outcomes.
- Good rehabilitation focuses on strengthening and refining technique.
- Consulting with a medical team is crucial for personalized advice.
- Comprehensive rehab programs can help avoid unnecessary surgeries.
If you have knee pain when running and would like to explore other solutions besides surgery to fix the issue, just click the link below to book a call and we’ll have a chat.