Patients with meniscus injury with knee effusion need to rest in the acute stage, and patients with serious conditions can consider knee puncture and fluid extraction treatment. After the acute stage, the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out rehabilitation training in a gradual manner, with the main focus on reducing the weight-bearing exercise of the knee joint.
The patient can lie down in a flat position, do empty pedal bicycle movement, and regularly do knee flexion and extension exercises, which can promote the recovery of knee flexion and extension angle, and at the same time, help the absorption of fluid.
You can also use the body lying down or sitting position, both legs straight, both feet to do up hook down pedal movement, maximum flexion and extension of the ankle joint about 500 times a day, this action can accelerate the blood circulation in the lower limbs, and promote the absorption of fluid.
The patient’s body lying down, two legs straight exchange to do upward leg movement, exercise quadriceps, 10 to 15 times for a group, it is recommended that about 2 to 3 groups per day. It can strengthen the muscle strength and enhance the stability of the joints at the same time.
Other regular knee flexion and extension exercises that don’t put weight on the knee will help the meniscus recover, such as swimming. Pay attention to the rehabilitation exercise, not too long, the amount of activity should be moderate.
It is recommended that patients carry out rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of a doctor.