Torn Meniscus Rehab: Treadmill, Swimming and Yoga Tips

Rehabilitation from meniscus surgery varies depending on whether you use an elliptical or treadmill. Learn the benefits of swimming for pain relief and how to perform safe lateral meniscus exercises to avoid re-tearing.

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Can You Use a Treadmill With a Torn Miniscus?

The knee is the largest joint in the body. Composed of three bones -- the femur, or thigh bone, the tibia, or shin, and the kneecap -- the knee is stabilized by four ligaments and cushioned by the menisci, two rubbery, disc-shaped pieces of cartilage that prevent friction between the bones.

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