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What is best excerse for torn meniscus that can't be repaired because of arthritis is hydro therapy good what kind of excerise can i do to help pain?

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Lower impact: Low impact exercises that emphasize repetition and endurance would be best. Good examples include walking, exercise bicycles, ellipticals, stair master. Use pain as your guide. Regularly stretching is also good for flexibility and range of motion.

Answered 3/21/2017

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