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Knee Meniscus Part 5 - Nonsurgical Options for Knee Pain, Meniscus Injury, Degenerative Conditions

Welcome to the "Regenexx". Throughout this video, you will learn about Knee Meniscus based on Nonsurgical Options for Knee Pain, Meniscus Injury, and Degenerative Conditions.

Dr. Mark Testa discusses a nonsurgical approach for addressing knee pain, knee meniscus pain, and other related knee concerns that could be caused by meniscus injury or degenerative conditions. Learn more about blood and bone marrow based procedures, how they work, patient outcome data, and what the examination experience is like. He also shares what patients report for joint function improvement and pain reduction a few months to 4+ years post procedure and how you can watch real procedure videos to get an up-close look at the treatment process.

If you'd like to watch a real procedure video you can find them here on our channel or over at regenexx website.

*This series is not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you.

We offer a unique approach to treating orthopedic injuries non-surgically based on over fifteen years of research and experience.

Regenexx is a provider network doing procedural-based care. We pioneered the use of orthopedic bone marrow concentrate to treat common orthopedic conditions to help people avoid surgery using cells from their own bodies.

Our Address: 6151 Thornton Avenue, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Knee Meniscus Part 3 - Prevent New Injury, Strength, Braces, Orthotics, Nutrition, Supplements

Welcome to the "Regenexx". Throughout this video, you will know about Knee Meniscus which is based on Prevent New Injury, Strength, Braces, Orthotics, Nutrition, Supplements.

Dr. Mark Testa reviews how to prevent new knee meniscus injury, what you can do to keep an existing meniscus injury from getting worse, different options for braces that may help support the meniscus during activity, working with physical therapy, assessing body condition and weight, understanding foods that can cause an inflammatory response, and how to choose and introduce a supplement into your routine to help reduce inflammation and support joint and meniscus health.

Preventing acute and chronic injury

Avoiding modifiable risk factors

Preventing acute sports injuries

Body condition and weight

Strengthening muscles around the knee

Hamstrings and the knee

Easing into strength training

Glutes as stabilizers

Calves and knee function

Core as a stabilizer

Strength to stabilize and prevent injury

Preventive devices, hinged knee brace

What does a hinged brace do?

Orthotics and arch supports

Choosing the right orthotics

How do orthotics work?

Apos for chronic injury

Using K-Tape and Rock Tape

Knee braces and sleeves

Removing inflammatory fats and seed oils

Sugar and inflammation

Refined carbohydrates and inflammation

Narrowing the daily eating window

Introducing supplements

Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCL

Chondroitin Sulfate

Fish Oil, triglyceride form, EPA and DHA

Turmeric

Resveratrol

Vitamin D

Finding a reliable supplement

Wrap up and review

Preview for the next live session

Tune in to our channel the week of July 19-23, for a new live educational series focused on the knee meniscus. Dr. Mark Testa, the host of many of our health and wellness videos, will be covering a new set of topics each day.

Together, you'll explore and learn more about:

the knee's anatomy and function

how the meniscus is injured

how to protect the meniscus from injury or further damage

things you can do now to help meniscus pain

Dr. Testa will go live each day at: 10:30am PST 11:30am MTN 12:30pm CST 1:30pm EST Be sure to tune in at the time for your location so you don't miss this live educational series.

*This series is not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you.We offer a unique approach to treating orthopedic injuries non-surgically based on over fifteen years of research and experience. Regenexx is a provider network doing procedural-based care. We pioneered the use of orthopedic bone marrow concentrate to treat common orthopedic conditions to help people avoid surgery using cells from their own bodies.

Our Address: 6151 Thornton Avenue, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Knee Meniscus Part 2 - Signs & Symptoms of Injury, Self-diagnosis, Acute vs Chronic Injury

Welcome to the "Regenexx". Throughout this video, you will know about Knee Meniscus which is based on Signs & Symptoms of Injury, Self-diagnosis, and Acute vs Chronic Injury.

Dr. Mark Testa reviews the basic knee anatomy and dives deeper into signs and symptoms of injury, self-diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and what you can do for acute and chronic conditions with a focus on the meniscus.

Knee anatomy review

Knee meniscus review

Acute meniscus injury

What we'll cover today

Self-diagnosis - squat test toes out

Self-diagnosis - squat test with a twist

Self-diagnosis - duck walking

Pain along with the joint space

Joint locking and pain

Swelling and limited range of motion

Pain at night or during activity

Chronic condition tests

Does pain mean meniscus injury?

Accuracy of clinical diagnosis

MRI as the next level of diagnosis

Reading the MRI film plus exam

Differential diagnosis

Osteochondral defects and pain

Patellar knee pain

Loose bodies or fragments in the joint

PES anserine bursitis

What is PES?

Iliotibial band and pain

Disc problems in the low back and knee pain

Ligamentis laxity and multiple injuries

What to do for Acute tears?

Last resorts and second opinions

What to do for Chronic tears?

Retraining gait and alignment

Acupuncture for Acute and Chronic conditions

Wrap up and review

Preview for the next live session

Tune in to our channel the week of July 19-23, for a new live educational series focused on the knee meniscus. Dr. Mark Testa, the host of many of our health and wellness videos, will be covering a new set of topics each day.

Together, you'll explore and learn more about:

the knee's anatomy and function

how the meniscus is injured

how to protect the meniscus from injury or further damage

things you can do now to help meniscus pain

Dr. Testa will go live each day at: 10:30am PST 11:30am MTN 12:30pm CST 1:30pm EST Be sure to tune in at the time for your location so you don't miss this live educational series.

*This series is not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you.We offer a unique approach to treating orthopedic injuries non-surgically based on over fifteen years of research and experience. Regenexx is a provider network doing procedural based care. We pioneered the use of orthopedic bone marrow concentrate to treat common orthopedic conditions to help people avoid surgery using cells from their own body.

Our Address: 6151 Thornton Avenue, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Knee Meniscus Part 1 - Anatomy, Joint Function and Stability, Injury and Degeneration - Regenexx

Welcome to the "Regenexx". Throughout this video, you will know about Knee Meniscus which is based on Anatomy, Joint Function, and Stability, Injury and Degeneration.

Dr. Mark Testa breaks down knee anatomy and the structure of the joint with a focus on the meniscus.

What to expect from this new series

Review knee anatomy and structure

Closer look at the meniscus

Lateral and Medial meniscus and injuries

Popliteus muscle and function

Meniscus as a structure

Articular Cartilage

Meniscus and force function

Weight shifting and stability

Meniscus blood supply

Can the Meniscus repair itself?

Can surgery repair the Meniscus?

Surgery often removes tissue

Degeneration and arthritis after surgery

How common is a meniscus injury?

Meniscus tears in men vs women

Long term risks of meniscus surgery

Types of Meniscus Injury

Acute Tear risk factors and trauma

Axial load and sports injury

Axial load and common injury

Degenerative changes

Peak degeneration in men

Weight and joint wear risks

Traumatic injury and further damage

Wrap up and review

Preview for the next live session

Tune in to our channel the week of July 19-23, for a new live educational series focused on the knee meniscus. Dr. Mark Testa, the host of many of our health and wellness videos, will be covering a new set of topics each day.

Together, you'll explore and learn more about:

the knee's anatomy and function

how the meniscus is injured

how to protect the meniscus from injury or further damage

things you can do now to help meniscus pain

Dr. Testa will go live each day at: 10:30am PST 11:30am MTN 12:30pm CST 1:30pm EST Be sure to tune in at the time for your location so you don't miss this live educational series.

*This series is not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you.We offer a unique approach to treating orthopedic injuries non-surgically based on over fifteen years of research and experience. Regenexx is a provider network doing procedural based care. We pioneered the use of orthopedic bone marrow concentrate to treat common orthopedic conditions to help people avoid surgery using cells from their own body.

Our Address: 6151 Thornton Avenue, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50321