Twenty-four hours after the end of meniscus surgery, the patient can start rehabilitation with the consent of the doctor’s assessment. Recovery after meniscus surgery mainly includes knee mobility, muscle strength training and balance training.
1. 1 week after surgery: rest is the main focus. 24 hours after the surgery, isometric contraction training, moving toes and ankles and other activities can be performed.
2. 2 weeks after surgery: according to the condition of the patient, increase the mobility of the knee joint, carry out resistance training for quadriceps muscles and ankle resistance training, and patients with good recovery can walk with the help of crutches.
3.3~4 weeks after operation: the intensity of functional training, quadriceps and ankle resistance training can be increased, so that the patient’s muscle strength and mobility can be restored to the normal level.
3. 2 months after surgery: start comprehensive functional exercise, such as cycling, running, swimming, etc., avoid strenuous exercise.
After meniscus surgery, patients need to consult the doctor in time, under the doctor’s guidance to carry out rehabilitation training, so as not to cause injury to the organism due to improper operation of self-training.