The Benefits of Sports Therapy for Meniscus Injuries
A meniscus injury can be frustrating, painful, and disruptive — particularly if you enjoy staying active. Whether the injury occurred during sport, training, or daily movement, effective rehabilitation is key to recovery and preventing further damage.
What Is a Meniscus Injury?
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions and stabilises the knee joint. Injury often occurs due to twisting movements, sudden changes in direction, or repetitive stress.
Common symptoms include:
Knee pain or tenderness
Swelling or stiffness
Locking or catching sensations
Reduced range of motion
Pain during squatting, running, or pivoting
How Sports Therapy Supports Recovery
Sports therapy focuses on restoring function, strength, and movement — not just managing pain.
Benefits of sports therapy for meniscus injuries include:
Targeted rehabilitation: Exercises designed to strengthen the muscles supporting the knee, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
Improved joint stability: Stronger surrounding muscles reduce strain on the meniscus itself.
Pain and swelling management: Manual therapy techniques can help reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
Restored movement patterns: Sports therapists address compensations that often develop after injury.
Reduced risk of re-injury: Proper rehab ensures you return to activity safely and confidently.
Not Just for Athletes
Despite the name, sports therapy isn’t only for athletes. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to move better, recover faster, and avoid surgery where possible.
At Wimborne Wellness Centre, sports therapy plans are tailored to your lifestyle — whether that’s competitive sport, gym training, walking, or simply moving pain-free day to day.
Start Your Knee Recovery Today
If a meniscus injury is holding you back, early and effective sports therapy can make all the difference.
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