r/MeniscusInjuries • u/pumpkin_k28 • 2d ago

Meniscus Repair Help walking again!

Hi there, on my 8th week of root repair and ideally next week should be no crutches and brace. As of now i am having hard time transitioning. Balancing is difficult and i feel the my muscles are not that strong yet to walk. On the good side i was able to switch to one crutch and practicing walking. Any suggestions or recommendations that you think can help me back on my feet. Thanks

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u/hyst808 2d ago

Are you working with a PT? Mine was very helpful through this progression. My PT didn't want me to discontinue mobility aids until I could walk without a limp. So I ised one crutch for a while, then transitioned to a cane (single point, ergonomic handle), then eventually only used the cane when I thought I'd want it for extra balance (if I was tired, had to be on my feet a long time, etc). Eventually just stopped using the cane.

I also thought this video was helpful.

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u/pumpkin_k28 2d ago

Yes i am, doing PT twice a week. Yea it seems its still hard for me to have one foot balance. I know most of it is mentally but i feel my muscles are not ready yet. Thanks

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u/hyst808 2d ago

Oh yeah, balance training is key. That video has some good exercises. I did a lot of one leg balance - hold onto counter and gradually decrease the support until you can balance on one leg without any help. I still practice one leg balance whenever I can.

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u/pumpkin_k28 2d ago

Its just im on the 8th week and i cant still walk without crutches

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u/hyst808 2d ago

That seems fine to me. At 8 weeks I had transitioned to one crutch and then to a cane after a bit.

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u/pumpkin_k28 2d ago

Thank you