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162. Three top tips for treating runners with a meniscal injury. Physio Edge Track record: Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom
Apr 5, 2024
Tom Goom, a specialist in treating runners, discusses managing meniscal injuries in runners without surgery. Topics include pain and swelling management, restoring range of movement, rebuilding muscle strength, impact control, and gradual return to running. Emphasizes individualized treatment plans and collaboration with surgeons.
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Quick takeaways
- Asymptomatic runners with meniscal tears can manage marathons, emphasizing non-surgical management's effectiveness.
- Rehabilitation for runners with meniscal injuries includes pain reduction, range of motion restoration, muscle strength building, and gradual impact tolerance improvement.
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Managing Meniscal Injuries in Runners
Runners often present with meniscal injuries characterized by knee pain, swelling, and discomfort, especially in middle-aged individuals. Conservative management is increasingly preferred over surgical options, with research indicating commonality of meniscal tears in asymptomatic runners. Asymptomatic runners with meniscal tears have been found to manage marathons without worsening their condition, highlighting the importance of appropriate management strategies to ensure comfortable running.
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