Physical Therapy Meniscus Tear Exercises - How To Avoid Surgery

⭐️ Physical Therapist and Pilates teacher Jessica Valant takes you through her top three physical therapy meniscus tear exercises to help you heal your meniscus tear without surgery! Learn the basics about a meniscus tear and learn three simple exercises for meniscus tears that you can do anywhere with no equipment. These knee rehab exercises can help you get stronger and avoid meniscus tear surgery. ⭐️ Learn more about my tips, entire workout library, Four Week Pilates Jumpstart, healthy recipes, tutorials and more 👉🏼 www.jessicavalantpilates.com/u...
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  • @elwynmorgan3633
    @elwynmorgan36333 жыл бұрын

    I am 89 years old ,damaged my knee in the garden,Could hardly walk. Tried your simple excercises,almost immediate pain relief.Continued with exercises, able to return to working in the garden .Thanks a million Jessica.

  • @gulamhafesji9004

    @gulamhafesji9004

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well done 👏🤗 inspirational

  • @theuberman7170

    @theuberman7170

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your a champ!

  • @mrbriancandoanything709

    @mrbriancandoanything709

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theuberman7170 You’re

  • @xeonzero1

    @xeonzero1

    Жыл бұрын

    Bologna!

  • @greyfame911

    @greyfame911

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s great to hear u r 89 and very active! Keep it up,

  • @tamarasherrill
    @tamarasherrill2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed to know! Thank you for all of the explanation about the meniscus and direct, targeted exercises to help stabilize the knee!!

  • @puddytats36
    @puddytats362 жыл бұрын

    Bless your heart!!! I really needed this Jessica!!! I'm so thankful I found you!!

  • @dawnkvande7571
    @dawnkvande75712 жыл бұрын

    A friend used your videos for "prehab" as she calls it before knee replacement surgery. She recommended them to me when I told her my doctor suspected I tore my meniscus. I am a big believer in exercise and physical therapy over surgery and loved that you are too. Your exercises are clear and understandable and I can do some of them at work over my lunch break too. Thank you for making this accessible.

  • @galileoantonyo1336
    @galileoantonyo13363 жыл бұрын

    Simply the best! I have been watching various videos for MT over 100 hours now. This one is the most explanatory and simple. Thanks Jessica :))

  • @ryzenetroz515
    @ryzenetroz5153 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos! I had issues with my left hip and knee and your videos help me so much. What I like about your videos is that you explain clearly. I am getting help from a physical therapist and I trust your videos since she is prescribing many exercises that you demonstrate. Your videos help me to stay motivated and also remind me how to do the exercises properly.

  • @barrythomas3731
    @barrythomas37312 жыл бұрын

    These videos have really helped me Jessica - Thank you! I had to have meniscus surgery after minimal progress after 6 months after my injury. The surgery and rehab + these exercises = 95%!!! THANKS

  • @bainbridgewilkinson6010
    @bainbridgewilkinson60103 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this really useful and clear information. Looking forward to seeing improvements in my knee!

  • @mehdimokhtari9278
    @mehdimokhtari9278 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Jessica for your effective and simple exercises.

  • @breatheinbreatheout4363
    @breatheinbreatheout4363 Жыл бұрын

    So helpful! As Jessica says in the video, my meniscus injury "acts up" and makes my knee unstable every couple of years when it folds or shifts. So frustrating but I'm glad there are exercises like this so that I don't have to have surgery. Not a fan of getting cut open over small things I could overcome with self-help. Thanks for the video! 🙂

  • @TheSugaqueen
    @TheSugaqueen2 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled upon your video after wanting to find exercise for my injured knee and honestly I can't thank you enough! I'm finally able to walk properly without limping. This will definitely assist in getting me back to work sooner. Thankyou so much 😁😁

  • @jamesgilmore1684
    @jamesgilmore1684 Жыл бұрын

    Jessica I've watched a lot of people videos for my meniscus tear and yours is the most helpful. You are very easy to understand and most pleasant 😊

  • @queenofhearts7284
    @queenofhearts72842 жыл бұрын

    I have a complex meniscus tear. Did these exercises between my first ortho appointment and my MRI follow up. By the time my follow up came around, I was in no pain. So no surgery necessary. I just did something to it again, so here I am, back for more! Hopefully I can avoid the ortho altogether this time.

  • @ssv2430
    @ssv2430 Жыл бұрын

    You're truly a Saint for posting this for free

  • @missmlb3842
    @missmlb38423 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this!!

  • @patriciaharper5735
    @patriciaharper57352 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what I did to injure my knee, but it's not feeling better on its own. I have just started these exercises and can already feel a difference. Looking forward to getting back to a normal so I can get back to exercising regularly! Thank you for posting this!

  • @landroid2020
    @landroid20202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the quick and informative video! I really hope these exercises help with my knee injury.

  • @stevensingletary3869
    @stevensingletary38693 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jessica you are truly a blessing to all who need knowledge on how to keep in shape. You are very pretty too! Just a compliment!

  • @clivegable9387
    @clivegable93872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jessica, I’ll try these 3 exercises you have demonstrated 🙏

  • @melissamorris-hillman5777
    @melissamorris-hillman5777 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your description of what I'm going thru is spot on and I appreciate doing leg stabilizing exercises to get things heeled instead of surgery!

  • @dorisbest7580
    @dorisbest75803 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful teacher :-) nice exercises,thanks.

  • @TheNickster141
    @TheNickster14111 ай бұрын

    Jessica, Your advice was spot on. Thank you!

  • @TheRealJavahead
    @TheRealJavahead Жыл бұрын

    Great video giving options besides surgery. No we can’t heal it, but it can heal itself. New research is changing our understanding of how quickly collagen re-synthesis can occur. Spoiler alert, given the right dietary supplementation and adaption stimulus, it can be accelerated beyond what was previously thought. I am an ultra runner who suffered a minor meniscus tear a few years ago (54 years of age at the time). The doctor recommended surgery and was ready to book it. I declined and managed my training effort and it healed itself. Remember the only thing that can heal the body is the body itself, all we can do is change the context of that healing.

  • @CynthiaAva

    @CynthiaAva

    14 күн бұрын

    What can I do in terms of dietary supplementation. I've tried everything. One year later, still having pain and random swelling.

  • @adina270898
    @adina2708982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jessica, best exercises to recover from a meniscus surgery!

  • @Dani-wv7ev
    @Dani-wv7ev Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jessica Thank you loads for your video. I'm only doing the exercises for a week and already my knee feels much better. Thank you very much and I'll be sure to carry on doing the exercises :)

  • @zakiisaac12
    @zakiisaac123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the guidance.

  • @jatinsaini1026
    @jatinsaini10263 жыл бұрын

    This looks helpful... Will try it out... Thanks for a really good content 👍

  • @carrielight3535
    @carrielight35353 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So good!

  • @beaucarpenter4688
    @beaucarpenter46883 жыл бұрын

    Best knee rehab video out there. God bless.

  • @jimfrazzitta4218
    @jimfrazzitta42182 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this helpful information!

  • @johnsteinberg3618
    @johnsteinberg36183 жыл бұрын

    Jessica is the best! She provides excellent advice which anyone can perform and these movements give results.

  • @JessicaValantPilates

    @JessicaValantPilates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Mansmatters
    @Mansmatters9 ай бұрын

    Such practical demonstrations are very useful

  • @szarina4
    @szarina42 жыл бұрын

    After a MT experience, I was recommended surgery two years ago. But I was looking for an alternative. I just stopped my gym and started walk. Four months ago I fell accidentally and had severe pain. My PT suggested few exercises. First two you suggested I am doing already. Will include last one in my routine. I do these twice a day, morning and night. I feel so much better thanks God. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

  • @karendoherty9719
    @karendoherty97192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was just diagnosed with a mensicual tear from an injury and was so happy I found your video!

  • @zettawilson2236

    @zettawilson2236

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!

  • @brandiholly3629
    @brandiholly36293 жыл бұрын

    Simple yet highly effective 💚my tear is almost two years after led and I found such relief from these exercises!

  • @JessicaValantPilates

    @JessicaValantPilates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @TheActiveWellness
    @TheActiveWellness3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips well explained

  • @UncleSpencer77
    @UncleSpencer773 жыл бұрын

    I have found these exercises to be very helpful! Thank-you for taking the time to make this video and for sharing all of this information. When you are hurting, an upbeat and knowledgeable person, who can give you proven ways of getting better, is a true blessing! Thank-you, Jessica! I am very grateful! Your exercises have not only helped me physically, but have improved my mental outlook.

  • @timmclaughlin1787
    @timmclaughlin17873 жыл бұрын

    Jessica, thank you for this post. I am a repeat meniscus tear offender. I have been able to regain full strength and motion in left knee and resume running and triathlon but now have a recurring right knee medial tear. I appreciate that you are giving simple exercises and the appropriate number of reps per day. I am swimming only until this heals but then plan to cycle and then run. I will not have surgery and have read some hopeful information by several Dr.s on cartilage growing .

  • @Ashish-nd3xj

    @Ashish-nd3xj

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it go and going

  • @rubinakhanom6544
    @rubinakhanom6544 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, these exercises I have just done it with you and the pain feels much better.❤

  • @elizabethdoherty7458
    @elizabethdoherty74582 жыл бұрын

    Great, I’m going to give these a try ! Thank you🍁

  • @NaturallyNaomi
    @NaturallyNaomi2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Cannot wait to try these out.

  • @beenajacob3527
    @beenajacob3527 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Jessica. I'am going to try this out.

  • @FTAslam
    @FTAslamАй бұрын

    Great video Yes just right for my knee I will have a look at your other videos Thank you

  • @davidburkholder7360
    @davidburkholder7360 Жыл бұрын

    My knee locked on me a couple days ago and the pain was so severe that I immediately went to the ground and broke out in a cold sweat. For two days I have not been able to bend it back or even straighten it out (always have had some trouble bending it back as well as my right knee as I did have arthroscopic surgery on my left knee in my 20's) and to not be able to straighten it out was wierd. Anyway scheduling an appointment tmrw with Ortho One in Columbus BUT I tried your simple three exercises and my knee realigned, is straight now and totally back to normal. This correction was so startling that I would nearly call it a miracle. Wow, you know your stuff. Thank you!!!

  • @dc9291
    @dc92912 жыл бұрын

    Thank You - love keep it simple.

  • @rachelcornellier3690
    @rachelcornellier36902 жыл бұрын

    I had an injury six months ago-well, a simple fall/trip/turn and instantly knew something was wrong. But the pain got better and I avoided going to the doctor. I guess I stupidly thought I could get through the injury. Finally saw my doc and was referred to orthopedic and PT. I found this and did all of your exercises, I hope this helps and I can walk normally again. I need to lose weight as well as this has been a major wake up call for me. I’ll update in a few weeks!!! But your video was great and easy to follow!

  • @etr397
    @etr397 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @katydaisey4599
    @katydaisey45993 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video.. Your a hige blessing to me.. I was injured at my job and I have a torn minuscus.. I have an MRI on saturday.. But , Your exercises have helped me everyday for the last week.. Thank you

  • @HappyHems
    @HappyHems Жыл бұрын

    I rarely comment on youtube videos. I have meniscus tear on my knee and difficulty walking/ bending. I am also experiencing knee instability. My ortho suggested arthroscopic surgery. The earliest surgery date is April 21st. But, I going to try these three exercises starting today March 27th. I will come back to comment on my progress. Thank you so much.

  • @terrihagan1905

    @terrihagan1905

    4 ай бұрын

    Well?? How did the exercises work for you??

  • @markfelipe9495

    @markfelipe9495

    2 ай бұрын

    Does it work to you?

  • @Treegrower
    @Treegrower2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this great resource!

  • @humayunsiddiqui4131
    @humayunsiddiqui41312 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Jessica

  • @lourdesbilocca8218
    @lourdesbilocca82182 жыл бұрын

    Big thanks for your help

  • @KineticSense_byVictoria
    @KineticSense_byVictoria2 жыл бұрын

    Simple and straight to the point. Perfect for me to recommend to my clients! Thank you.

  • @durgabaji1559
    @durgabaji15592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jessica

  • @josechavez2148
    @josechavez2148 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this. Big believer in functional exercises to avoid pain and surgery

  • @luckystrike3116
    @luckystrike31162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, my physio kind of underdiagnosed my knee injury at first and then her superior thinks it's Meniscus tear. Your exercises have been helping me a lot already overnight I can't wait to see the longer term results. Fantastic!

  • @shakibi952

    @shakibi952

    2 жыл бұрын

    How are you feeling 4 months later?

  • @TAROTAI
    @TAROTAI Жыл бұрын

    Most excellent advice - thank you for your dedication - Cheers!

  • @mounirgeorge4916
    @mounirgeorge49163 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing .

  • @mariaramos3218
    @mariaramos3218 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😊 thanks for sharing

  • @fitboyfit
    @fitboyfit Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb video! I have watched few over the last few day since injuring my left knee. My General Practitioner thinks it is a meniscal tear (and refreshingly didn't want to refer me to surgery but suggested it would get better with time and the RICE approach) but it could also be an MCL strain/tear. I just knew from the moment I started watching it that I felt I could trust your expertise and you have obviously taken the time to record the video in such a way that makes it easy to follow. I am going to incorporate these three exercises in my daily stretches for knee arthritis that I have. Thank you so much Jessica. Mike 🙂

  • @bella_forza
    @bella_forza19 күн бұрын

    thank you so much!!

  • @faridaakaadidas
    @faridaakaadidas Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU.

  • @araventerpriseservicespllc289
    @araventerpriseservicespllc289 Жыл бұрын

    I will try these! Thank you

  • @Cjillin619
    @Cjillin61928 күн бұрын

    Day 1 today… I’ll check in 7 days from today. Thanks again💪

  • @katiatzo
    @katiatzo3 жыл бұрын

    Terrific job! thank you!

  • @JessicaValantPilates

    @JessicaValantPilates

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @carmenmassey6321
    @carmenmassey63212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @macmag1040
    @macmag10406 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jessy

  • @CarlosFitMonster
    @CarlosFitMonster2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips ! My trainees with kbee issues will appreciate this video... great compilation of exercises and techniques! hugs from a fellow fitness coach from long beach CA 💪

  • @devyanisingh6507
    @devyanisingh65078 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @Cjillin619
    @Cjillin61928 күн бұрын

    Thank You👍

  • @josephdubiel7129
    @josephdubiel7129 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I have been in physical therapy for a few weeks. Getting an MRI soon to check things. I'm all for physical therapy. I will add you exercises to what I am doing now. I have been doing a lot of low impact exercise on the stationary bike too. Seems like that helps more than anything. I am making progress. I like your 6 month minimum for therapy. I know many studies have been done that favor therapy over surgery saying that the results are just as good if not better.

  • @surendrabogati6302
    @surendrabogati6302Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video ❤

  • @pauldiaferia8499
    @pauldiaferia8499 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!💪😇

  • @sarikaagrawal1165
    @sarikaagrawal1165 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, you are great to help all of us. Please tell me also for knee osteoarthritis exercise .

  • @sueroberts4556
    @sueroberts45562 жыл бұрын

    Tore my meniscus surfing. I am glad I found this channel. My orthopedic surgeon says at my age 62 I probably should have surgery. I’m only 1 month post injury & the pain is still pretty bad, but I’m going to continue with ice, red light therapy, rest and now starting these exercises . Thank you!

  • @PBTKaizen

    @PBTKaizen

    5 ай бұрын

    Any update on progress ?

  • @stoneharbor4
    @stoneharbor43 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say thank you for your videos, I love them! I have a meniscus tear and want so badly to get back on the Pickle Ball court but don't want to rush getting surgery. Thank you Jessica for providing an answer for me that I have been looking for, about 3 months now. I really appreciate it! I have told so many friends about your videos now, the pilates are great too!

  • @JessicaValantPilates

    @JessicaValantPilates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your knee feels better soon!

  • @JaneAnne777

    @JaneAnne777

    Жыл бұрын

    I just torn my meniscus 2 weeks ago playing pickleball. Did you have to have surgery? Mine is torn half inch.

  • @tilellifreedom8544
    @tilellifreedom85447 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @aksennusantara4842
    @aksennusantara4842Ай бұрын

    Thank you lady

  • @ugyennorbu9822
    @ugyennorbu98222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @humoodatoo
    @humoodatoo2 жыл бұрын

    My knee feels so much better thank you

  • @UAPbigfootandBOATDRINKS
    @UAPbigfootandBOATDRINKS Жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @anthonyling2195
    @anthonyling2195 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. Will try to see if it helps.

  • @erynntownsend
    @erynntownsend8 ай бұрын

    Thank you. ❤

  • @Motivationalblogs414
    @Motivationalblogs4143 жыл бұрын

    Tnku fr uploaded this video I m suffering from same problem

  • @lucius10
    @lucius102 жыл бұрын

    Great. Thanks.

  • @avawalsh444
    @avawalsh444 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, I am 16 years old and have been injuring my knee for about 4 years now. About once every two months I feel pain in my right knee but have been able to walk it off. However the other day while playing basketball with my brothers I felt excruciating pain in my knee again, I couldn't walk it off this time, and I couldn't even stand on it. long story short I went to the hospital and they told me it was a torn meniscus!! I didn't even know what that was. And all I could think about was not being able to walk properly again. I had to leave the hospital with crutches. however after watching your video and doing these exercises for a couple days now, I feel much better. I plan to still take it easy and continue these exercises, thank you so much for the help!

  • @prarthanaray
    @prarthanaray2 жыл бұрын

    My knees were hurting suddenly. I guessed it to be a meniscus tear but due to lockdown I could not check with the doctor. My knee pain went much better. All Thanks to you

  • @1dirtysanchezthereisonlyon368
    @1dirtysanchezthereisonlyon368 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks that was helpful.

  • @emeldridnwankwo7893
    @emeldridnwankwo78932 жыл бұрын

    So good!

  • @randyhuber7108
    @randyhuber71082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I am just beginning and this was very informative

  • @JessicaValantPilates

    @JessicaValantPilates

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped!

  • @richciervo266
    @richciervo2662 жыл бұрын

    Jessica I have been doing the 3 exercises since last October and they have really made a difference in the pain I was having in that area where now I can run again without pain also my Chiropractor is trained in Kinetic taping of my knee.Going to continue doing the 3 exercises for Feb & March to complete the 6 months that you suggested as a minimum. I’m 74 and want to get back to leading my local 70+ age group. Thanks again.

  • @monicad7597

    @monicad7597

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you still back to running?

  • @phil00795

    @phil00795

    Жыл бұрын

    Kinetic tape does ZERO for anything, 1 of the biggest scams going that stuff

  • @gdog3finally

    @gdog3finally

    Жыл бұрын

    @@phil00795 I wouldn't go that far but it doesn't take much to be trained in kinetic taping. It can be done at home if one justifies the cost of the tape.

  • @heatherlewandowski9821
    @heatherlewandowski98212 жыл бұрын

    thankyou I hope these help elevate the pain I need to get back to training for my 70.3's

  • @ALIENAGENT
    @ALIENAGENT Жыл бұрын

    Great exercise. I had knee, meniscus related pain. It was relieved after couple of days.

  • @mangeshjagtap622
    @mangeshjagtap6223 жыл бұрын

    Really best..

  • @marlatyler4894
    @marlatyler48943 жыл бұрын

    I have a meniscus tear and thank you so much for these exercises 👍❤️

  • @77cuauhtemoc

    @77cuauhtemoc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Has these exercises helped your torn meniscus?

  • @sylviadominguez8327
    @sylviadominguez8327 Жыл бұрын

    thank you 🙂

  • @runningcolabone4440
    @runningcolabone44402 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot

  • @skk21267
    @skk212672 жыл бұрын

    Easy to do let me try. Thanks

  • @LonjeMarie7
    @LonjeMarie72 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @suckmyballsihateyoutube
    @suckmyballsihateyoutube2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks will do