What to do about knee injuries In sports, structures such as the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and the medial and lateral meniscus are common sites of knee injury. Many injuries manifest as swelling and pain in the early stages, and no matter what emergency, simple treatment measures are taken, it is important to go to the hospital for further consultation and treatment as early as possible when available to avoid delay. Within a few hours after the injury: due to intra-articular oozing, swelling and pain, you should immediately use a series of measures such as braking, cold compresses, and pressure bandages, elevation of the affected limb, massage and heat therapy are strictly prohibited. After 24 hours of injury: acute inflammation subsides, the tissue enters the repair process, which can last 1-2 weeks. At this time, heat therapy, massage, drugs and other methods can be used to alternate treatment to improve local blood circulation and promote tissue metabolism. At the same time, functional rehabilitation exercises with small movements can be arranged. What about knee injuries? Late stage of injury: local symptoms such as swelling and pressure pain have basically disappeared. At this stage, the main focus is on functional exercises to enhance muscle strength, restore joint mobility and release adhesions. Rehabilitation can be started on the same day after surgery: Patients who receive surgical treatment for knee injury, as time passes, the injury heals, but the soft tissues around the injury site can produce stubborn adhesions, which can seriously hinder joint movement. If the knee joint is to return to normal, functional activity, timely rehabilitation is necessary. Generally speaking, as long as the surgical fixation is strong enough, planned exercises can be performed the day after surgery. This will not only improve knee motion, but will also be beneficial for the recovery of lower extremity muscle strength and proprioception. In sports, structures such as the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and the medial and lateral meniscus are common sites of knee injury. Many injuries manifest as swelling and pain in the early stages, and no matter what emergency, easy treatment measures are taken, it is important to go to the hospital for further consultation and treatment as early as possible when available to avoid delays. Within a few hours after the injury: due to intra-articular oozing, swelling and pain, you should immediately use a series of measures such as braking, cold compresses, and pressure bandages, elevation of the affected limb, massage and heat therapy are strictly prohibited. After 24 hours of injury: acute inflammation subsides, the tissue enters the repair process, which can last 1-2 weeks. At this time, heat therapy, massage, drugs and other methods can be used to alternate treatment to improve local blood circulation and promote tissue metabolism. At the same time, functional rehabilitation exercises with small movements can be arranged. What about knee injuries? Late stage of injury: local symptoms such as swelling and pressure pain have basically disappeared. At this stage, the main focus is on functional exercises to enhance muscle strength, restore joint mobility and release adhesions. Rehabilitation can be started on the same day after surgery: Patients who receive surgical treatment for knee injury, as time passes, the injury heals, but the soft tissues around the injury site can produce stubborn adhesions, which can seriously hinder joint movement. If the knee joint is to return to normal, functional activity, timely rehabilitation is necessary. Generally speaking, as long as the surgical fixation is strong enough, planned exercises can be performed the day after surgery. This will not only improve knee motion, but will also be beneficial for the restoration of muscle strength and proprioception in the lower extremities.