The Soft Tissue OT Podcast

Ep.24 The Truth About Meniscus Tears: What Most People Don’t Know

The Soft Tissue OT Season 3

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Meniscus injuries are one of the most common causes of knee pain — but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind meniscus tears, separating fact from fiction and giving you the clinical insights that most people (and even some professionals) don’t know.

We break down:
 🔍 What the meniscus actually is and why it matters
 🧠 The different types of meniscus tears — and how they occur
❗ Signs and symptoms that point to a meniscus issue
⚖️ Surgery vs. non-operative rehab — what the evidence says, and how to decide
💪 Our approach to effective, movement-based rehabilitation

Whether you're a clinician, a student, or someone dealing with knee pain yourself, this episode is packed with straight-talking advice and clinical reasoning to help you understand, manage, and treat meniscus injuries more effectively.

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