One of the largest problems with injury is the fact you are not exercising, with exercise you get many benefits such as feeling better, improved fitness and a positive social interaction, If you are forced to stop, not only are you in pain but you loose out mentally and physically with the possibility of experiencng despair and depression, a fast and safe return is a high priority with a specific plan and graded exercise programm to get back to your activities.
The injury I recieved to my knee had 3 possibilities, these were meniscii (cartilage)tear, collateral ligament and cruciate ligament damage, the main symptom being pain medially (on the inside), instability with a giving way sensation on weight bearing, some of the assessments carried out were:
Draw test
Valgus/Varus Stress test
McMurray
Compression with rotation onto a flexed knee
Palpation
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Finally an MRI
I personally thought I had a meniscii tear and collateral ligament damage.
The image results indicated a tear to the medial meniscii with soft tissue injury to the surrounding joint tissue, though they was in tact with no major tear requiring surgical re-contruction.
The diagnosis is the best outcome for myself as surgery would have meant 4-6wks off work and a rehabilitation recovery of 9 to 12 months to get back on the judo mat.
The meniscii has settled and if rehabilitation goes well to strengthen the knee without complication from the meniscii full judo participation is planned 3-6 months.
My recovery is well on the way and knowing exactly what is wrong in itself has helped enormously, so with a structured treatment program, rehabilitation and some patience things are looking good.
If you have an injury get it checked out as you want the best recovery as possible.
Francis Connor
www.manchester-osteopaths.co.uk
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