Im 22 years old female. Im having knee pain for the past one week. I took an ultrasound and it was concluded that I have entesmopathy of mcl of left knee. Im taking meloxicam odt. When should I start physiotherapy for my knee?

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Dr. Bharath Raj .ROrthopedist10yrs exp

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After the pain settled down it is required to start your physiotherapy. But also important to brace your knee till it develops strength.

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Dr. Amit KumarPhysiotherapistyrs exp

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U can start Physiotherapy and take precaution very carefully, start cold pack apply locally, and follow as your physio suggests. May be you have to take Physiotherapy for 3 to 4 wks. Good luck.

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Dr. Pushpendra RajPhysiotherapist9yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user .as you mentioned that your condition is enthesopathy in mcl n already taking NSAID drugs .I would suggest you to start physiotherapy treatment initially goal must subside pain & inflammation .then move for functional goal .to increase strength, endurance n stability to knee through various form of exercises. Thanks.

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