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Lynne Tomovick wrote:
> Val - get the PT after surgery.  Generally it can be as little as 1-3 
> visits for home program, things to do/avoid etc. after menisectomy.  
> Most of the folks I've worked with (I work as physical therapist) do 
> great and are back to normal actiivity within a month or so. 
>
> I've always thought the closed chain mini squats aka posting would be 
> great strengthening :)  Just remember, progressive loading principles 
> and checking for heat and swelling :)  Don't forget the Trigger points, 
> manual work as needed too ... it helps with recovery if you've got issues.
>
> Good Luck!
> Lynne

Just to throw in a "me too" ... I had a torn meniscus about five years 
ago and had the arthroscopic surgery.  Did the PT.  I haven't had a 
problem with it since, either riding or running, and I ran the Pikes 
Peak Marathon in 2006.  I'm 65 now.

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Joe Long
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