Motion Specific Release

The menisci are two crescent-shaped structures within the knee that play an important role in load distribution, joint stability, shock absorption, and movement. Their name comes from the Greek word for “crescent,” reflecting their characteristic shape.

Diagnosing a meniscal injury requires more than identifying pain along the knee joint line or finding a tear on an MRI. The clinical significance of a meniscal lesion depends on the mechanism of injury, symptoms, physical examination, associated injuries, functional limitations, and, when appropriate, imaging findings.