Rehabilitation of meniscus injuries
Active movement in the knee joint with the assistance. Assistance means that you will need to assist the movements of the healthy leg. Sitting on the simulator for leg extension and straighten the affected leg, aiding healthy foot. You need to try to the amplitude of the extension was the maximum. Flexion must be performed slowly, resisting gravity and insuring the movement of the healthy leg. The weight is minimal. 2-3 sets of 20-25 repetitions.
Squats with a ball behind back. Stand up, pressing the lower back to the wall of a large training ball (fitball). The foot should be slightly ahead of the knees, or to stand, leaning slightly back. Perform squats such depth, which is possible, but it is desirable that the flexion in the knee was to 90 degrees. At least, we should strive to do, and if so deeply to sit down does not work, it will turn out later – just to work. Squatting, to keep the ball that rolls on the back. 2-3-approach 10-20 reps (depending on physical condition)
Exercises on the stationary bike. To perform the exercise on a stationary bike with a light load. The height of the seat if it is adjusted to the bottom position of the pedal the leg was fully extended. 20-30 min.
Also, there are a number of other rehabilitation exercise, but it is not recommended to do yourself, without the supervision of a specialist.
Squats with a ball behind back. Stand up, pressing the lower back to the wall of a large training ball (fitball). The foot should be slightly ahead of the knees, or to stand, leaning slightly back. Perform squats such depth, which is possible, but it is desirable that the flexion in the knee was to 90 degrees. At least, we should strive to do, and if so deeply to sit down does not work, it will turn out later – just to work. Squatting, to keep the ball that rolls on the back. 2-3-approach 10-20 reps (depending on physical condition)
Exercises on the stationary bike. To perform the exercise on a stationary bike with a light load. The height of the seat if it is adjusted to the bottom position of the pedal the leg was fully extended. 20-30 min.
Also, there are a number of other rehabilitation exercise, but it is not recommended to do yourself, without the supervision of a specialist.