Alternative exercise for Hang Clean (torn meniscus)?
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Asked by: Juanita Lewis
What kind of exercise can I do with a torn meniscus?
Once you have your doctor’s approval to begin exercising, try some of these exercises to enhance your strength and stability following a meniscus tear.
- Quadriceps setting. …
- Mini-squats. …
- Straight leg raise. …
- Hamstring heel digs. …
- Leg extensions. …
- Standing heel raises. …
- Clams. …
- Hamstring curls.
Can stretching help a torn meniscus?
And then just take the strap. And same thing you're letting the strap do all the work and then you're pulling that heel towards your bottom to get that stretch.
How do you heal a torn meniscus naturally?
To speed the recovery, you can:
- Rest the knee. …
- Ice your knee to reduce pain and swelling. …
- Compress your knee. …
- Elevate your knee with a pillow under your heel when you’re sitting or lying down.
- Take anti-inflammatory medications. …
- Use stretching and strengthening exercises to help reduce stress to your knee.
How do you rehab a torn meniscus without surgery?
Nonsurgical Treatment for a Meniscus Tear
- Rest. Some meniscus tears improve over time with rest, activity restriction, and keeping the knee and leg elevated when possible. …
- Ice. Using a cold compress or ice pack can help to reduce swelling and pain in the knee. …
- Medication. …
- PRP Therapy (Injection Therapy)
