ACL & MENISCUS INJURIES

The ACL provides rotational and forward stability to the knee, while the menisci act as shock absorbers and load distributors.

Injuries can occur through:

1. twisting or pivoting movements
2. sudden deceleration or change of direction
3. awkward landings
4. contact injuries
5. gradual overload or degeneration in meniscus cases

Not all ACL or meniscus injuries require surgery, but all require appropriate rehabilitation.

ACL injuries may involve:

1. a popping sensation at the time of injury
2. swelling within hours
3. instability or giving way
4. loss of confidence with pivoting or cutting

Meniscus injuries often cause:

1. joint line pain
2. swelling or stiffness
3. clicking, catching, or locking
4. pain with deep bending or twisting

Treatment follows the RedGen 4-Step Rehabilitation Framework: Assess, Relieve, Restore and Optimise.

Rehabilitation may include:

• swelling and pain management

• restoring range of motion

• muscle activation

• strengthening of the quadriceps, hamstrings, hips and core

• proprioception and balance work

• controlled loading and sport-specific progression

• Class IV laser therapy when clinically indicated

• RedGen Prime™ full-body photobiomodulation to support inflammation control and recovery where appropriate

Progression is guided by movement quality and tolerance, not simply by time since injury or surgery.

Physiotherapy is recommended:

• immediately after injury

• while awaiting surgery

• following surgery once cleared

• if instability or pain persists

• when returning to sport or training

Early, structured rehabilitation usually leads to better long-term outcomes.

If you have injured your knee or are recovering from surgery then RedGen can guide the right rehab pathway.