Meniscal Tears Treatment & Relief Ireland
Meniscal Tear Treatment In Dublin, Ireland
Meniscal tears can cause pain and discomfort in the knee. They are often caused by sudden, forceful twisting movements, such as changing direction quickly in sport. This page covers meniscal tears and how physiotherapy may help.
What Is The Meniscus Of The Knee?
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as the main shock absorber in your knee. It sits between two bones to help reduce friction and improve smoothness when you move your leg. The most common causes for tears are sudden twisting or turning movements, which can then lead to pain and discomfort, especially with activity and over time.
What Causes Meniscal Tears?
Meniscal tears can occur suddenly during a sports game of fall. Meniscal tears usually occur when the knee is twisted and forced too far in one direction. Sometimes, a knee injury can cause both a meniscal tear and ligaments tears. Irritation or damage to the meniscal is a common injury among people who do weight training. For example, you may have done a set of squats with additional weight for the first and during your rest period – you feel your knee is a little off or sore.
Meniscal tears can also occur over time due to repetitive strain or stress. This kind of tear usually starts as mild discomfort or giving way to the knee, and if not treated or the cause of the stress is not modified, can lead to a tear.
What Are The Symptoms?
Symptoms of meniscal tears include:
- Pain and discomfort can increase with the movement of the knee.
- Swelling around the knee.
- Locking of the knee joint.
- Giving-way of the knee.
How Can I Tell If I Have A Meniscal Tear?
There are a few tests your physiotherapist can use to assess for a meniscal tear, such as:
- The McMurray test.
All of these assessments will help us determine the severity and best treatment option for your meniscal tear. If you’re looking to get back into the sport or just want a physical therapy consultation in Dublin, then contact us today! We offer treatment options tailored to your specific injury.
How We Help People With Meniscal Tears In Dublin, Ireland
If you’re looking for a physical therapy clinic in Dublin, we can help.
Our treatment options are tailored to you, including physiotherapy, laser therapy, joint traction and manual therapy.
There is no “one size fits all”, so your care plan takes into account your history and goals.
Let us know how we can help by calling (01) 575 2623.
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How We Treat Meniscal Tears In Dublin, Ireland
We know that meniscal tears can be frustrating and take time to heal. Physiotherapy may help.
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy for meniscal tears focuses on easing pain, restoring range of motion and strengthening the muscles around the knee.
Our physical therapy treatment options for meniscal tears are all goal-orientated and tailored to you. They include manual therapy, laser therapy and intensive and individual exercise therapy.
Contact us for more information.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy uses light applied to the skin over the painful area. The evidence for it is mixed, and results vary.
Your physiotherapist can discuss laser therapy with you including whether it is suitable for you.
Exercise Therapy
Exercise therapy aims to restore strength and stability around the knee, and includes exercises to improve coordination.
For more information on physical therapy for meniscal tear patients, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today! We are here to answer any questions you may have about our services.
Joint Traction For Meniscal Tears
Joint traction applies a gentle stretch to the joint and may be combined with other treatments.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
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References
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354823