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Which lower body lifting exercises can i do with a meniscal injury. my doctor has cleared me for walking and stairs without a brace or krutches?
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Ask ortho: Squats are out straight leg raise are in cycle with resistance any thing that dosent hurt that is not weight bearing is fine.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Need more info: Do you have a mensical tear? If you do and had a surgical menisectomy, usually my patients are walking within a few days, then stationary biking, then running in 3-4 weeks. Things like stairs and crouching are variable based on quad strength and body weight.
Answered 9/28/2016
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