Physiotherapy after meniscus surgery in Sterzing

That depends on the surgical technique. After a partial meniscectomy you can often bear weight quickly; after a meniscus repair the knee usually needs to be protected for longer – often with partial weight-bearing and limited bending. Your surgeon's instructions apply.

In the acute phase we recommend one to two sessions a week, combined with a home exercise programme. Later on, we adjust the frequency to your progress.

In a repair, the torn meniscus is preserved and fixed – this protects the joint in the long term but requires a longer period of protection. In a partial meniscectomy, only the damaged part is removed and rehab is usually faster.

After a partial meniscectomy, light sport is often possible again after a few weeks; after a repair it usually takes several months. We decide on the exact timing together with your surgeon, based on your progress.

For many meniscus complaints, conservative treatment with targeted physiotherapy and strength training is a sensible first step. An orthopaedic examination shows whether this is enough in your case – at AGON, if you wish, directly with Dr Christian Coppola.