Patient Information – Case Study
Ekta Patel
40 Years Old | Female
Presenting Complaints
- Pain and swelling in the left knee
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Discomfort during weight-bearing activities
Medical Diagnosis
- Post-operative medial meniscus repair
Assessment & Clinical Challenges
Clinical Findings
- Localized joint swelling
- Pain on knee flexion and weight bearing
- Reduced range of motion
- Weak quadriceps activation
- Altered gait pattern (antalgic gait)
Physiotherapy Intervention Plan
Range of Motion (ROM) Restoration
- Guided knee flexion and extension
- Patellar mobilizations to prevent stiffness
Strengthening Program
- Non–weight bearing quadriceps and hamstring strengthening
- Hip and core stability exercises
- Progressive strengthening based on healing phase
Gait Rehabilitation
- Initiated partial weight-bearing gait training
- Gradually increased weight-bearing
- Correction of gait deviations
Electrotherapy Applications
- Pain management
- Swelling and inflammation reduction
Aquatic Therapy
- Warm-water exercises for pain relief
- Early muscle activation in low-impact environment
- Proprioceptive and balance training
- Gradual weight-bearing progression
Result Outcomes
Significant reduction in pain and swelling
Improved knee mobility and muscle activation
Safe progression to full weight-bearing
Independent walking without brace achieved within 3 months
Clinical Conclusion
Early physiotherapy intervention combined with structured strengthening, gait training, and aquatic therapy can significantly accelerate recovery following a medial meniscus repair, helping patients return to pain-free, independent mobility.