Knee self rehab ideas

[lsu2868 708]

I had surgery last week on my knee finally. 2 tears in the meniscus and scraped some arthritis out from behind my knee cap. Not a bad recovery so far. My Dr. didn't prescribe any rehab physical therapy for this but I am wanting to do some myself other than just walking. Any suggestions on some good exercises to rehab the knee and get me back out on the hiking trail soon? Anyone else have experience with this surgery? Thanks in advance.

[swimbikerun 1,045]

Swimming?

[gowalking 10,790]

I've had meniscus tears both knees and residual crap scoped out as well. I agree with the above poster. I swim laps and it's very easy on the knees and all joints because of the buoyancy but still a workout because of the resistance of the Water. I also bike at the gym. You can also google knee exercises or even just do leg lifts using bands for resistance or add ankle weights as well.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Water, water, water. I had a menicus repair in 2008 and as a result developed osteoarthritis. I started taking water aerobics a few years ago and it's made all the difference in the world. My range of motion has increased and my ortho says as long as I continue in this direction I don't have to worry about knee replacement surgery.

[Essence46 493]

The bike worked wonders for me. Good luck.

[Texasmeg 568]

I suggest you do strength training with a personal trainer familiar with knee rehab.