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Recovering after a meniscus repair surgery requires time, along with hard work and commitment.
After your child’s meniscus repair surgery, rehabilitation is key to getting back to a normal life. After surgery, your child will continue to meet with your doctor and other specialists, but will work most closely with a physical therapist during rehabilitation. Every child’s rehabilitation process is different, but often your child will meet with the physical therapist several times a week, then be expected to do exercises at home, too. The section below gives you a better understanding of the rehabilitation process. It’s important to work closely with your child’s specialists and physical therapist to ensure that rehabilitation is going as planned so your child can safely return to their normal activities.
During the first 2 weeks after surgery, your child’s care team will help you move forward in rehabilitation in the following ways:
Strength Exercises
Range of Motion Exercises
As your child progresses through their rehabilitation, their goals and exercises will change and progress as well. Here are some things you can expect:
Strength Exercises
Range of Motion Exercises
At this stage, your child’s physical therapist will begin to take more measurements of range of motion and strength to help understand how your child is progressing and any areas that might need greater focus. Your child’s strength and flexibility are key indicators of a successful recovery at this point in their rehabilitation. Their goals and exercises will include the following:
Strength Exercises
Range of Motion Exercises
Here is what you can expect in the final months of your child’s rehab:
Strength Exercises
Range of Motion Exercises
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