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My knee hurts when i bend down had a xray and been told that the cushion between my knee and leg is thin would physio help or do something else?

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Dr. David Feig answered

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Thin meniscus: yes physio or home exercises could help in trying to keep the muscles around your knee strong--that will help off load any further damage to the knee. Keeping your thigh muscles strong prevent progression of arthritis.

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Answered 1/29/2015

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A member asked:

My knee hurts when i bend down had a xray and been told that the cushion between my knee and leg is thin would physio help or do something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Feig answered

Dr Robinson and 2 doctors agreed

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