16: Meniscus Rehabilitation: Prevention, Non-Operative Treatment, and Return to Sport

The academic paper dissected is Part II of the Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus, a collaborative effort by European and American orthopedic and physical therapy societies. The consensus provides evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, the non-operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, and criteria for return to sport after meniscus injuries or surgeries. Developed by 67 experts from 14 countries using a formal consensus methodology, it acknowledges a low to moderate level of scientific evidence in current literature. The document aims to offer updated and structured guidance for surgeons and physiotherapists in managing meniscus pathology, complementing Part I which covered post-surgical rehabilitation.Prill R, Ma CB, Wong SE, et al. The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative Part II-Prevention, Nonoperative Treatment and Return to Sport. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(6):23259671251349553. Published 2025 Jun 12. doi:10.1177/23259671251349553Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠