How to Fix an Anterior Horn Meniscus Tear | Knee Pain Rehab & Treatment Explained

Past Your Prime – Episode 12: Treating Anterior Horn Meniscus Lesions (Part 2)⁠🔗 More Resources & Extra Clips: pastyourprime.com⁠What We Cover in This EpisodeWelcome back to Past Your Prime. This is Part 2 of our deep dive into anterior horn meniscus lesions—a knee injury that is often misdiagnosed and mistreated. Craig and Alex break down how to identify, treat, and prevent this issue so you can return to activity without setbacks.Recap from Part 1 – Understanding anterior horn meniscus lesions and why precision in diagnosis mattersHow to Treat It – Hands-on techniques and exercises to regain full knee motionTrigger Management – The role of walking mechanics and why small adjustments make a big differenceRehab Strategies – Strengthening the quad, pre-tibials, and calves while avoiding common mistakesSurgery vs. Rehab – When surgery is necessary and when it can be avoidedLong-Term Prevention – Key exercises to reduce injury riskFeatured Exercises & TechniquesManual Therapy for Full Extension – Hands-on techniques to restore mobilityTerminal Knee Extensions & Short Arc Quads – Strengthening the quad without aggravating the meniscusThe “Spanish” Squat (Renaming Needed) – How tibia mechanics influence pain-free movementKey TakeawaysHeel Lifts & Gait Adjustments – Fixing walking mechanics to prevent re-injuryIf you have persistent sharp knee pain in the front, check your knee extension—limited range could signal an anterior horn issueWalking mechanics matter—incorrect gait patterns can keep your knee irritatedSurgery is not always required, but proper rehab is essential for recoveryStrengthening the pre-tibials, calves, and quads is important, but must be done correctly to avoid further issuesWatch & ListenFull episode available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsExercise demonstrations and additional resources at PastYourPrime.comJoin the ConversationHave a question about knee pain or injury rehab? Drop a comment below—we may feature it in a future episode.Follow UsInstagram: Craig Smith ; Alex Keicher#MeniscusTear #KneePain #MeniscusRehab #KneeInjuryRecovery #PhysicalTherapy #RehabExercises #StrengthTraining #KneeBiomechanics #GaitAnalysis #FixKneePain #AthleteRecovery #MeniscusInjury #NoSurgeryKneePain #PrehabForAthletes #KneeExtensionLoss #MeniscusTearTreatment #KneePainExercises #PTPodcast #PastYourPrime #CraigSmithPT