Meniscal injuries are common in adults over 40 and often occur in the setting of age-related tissue changes rather than a single traumatic event. Many people experience a sudden increase in knee pain, swelling, or mechanical symptoms following a relatively minor incident—such as squatting, pivoting, or stepping awkwardly. These episodes are often described as acute-on-chronic meniscus injuries.

While imaging may reveal a meniscal tear, evidence increasingly shows that early conservative rehabilitation and exercise should be the first-line approach for most individuals in this age group.

Acute knee injuries—such as ligament sprains or tears, meniscal injuries, and traumatic effusions—are common in both athletic and general populations. While these injuries often generate concern about structural damage or the need for surgery, growing evidence strongly supports early conservative rehabilitation and exercise as a critical first step in optimal knee injury management.

Early, guided rehabilitation does not simply “buy time.” It plays a key role in protecting knee health, restoring function, and preventing avoidable long-term complications.

An acute knee injury can happen suddenly—during sport, work, or everyday activity—and knowing where to go for expert assessment can make a major difference in recovery. If you are searching for acute knee injury assessment in Surrey, BC or the Lower Mainland, the Acute Knee Injury Clinic (AKIC) at Physiomoves Physiotherapy offers a specialized, evidence-based solution designed specifically for knee injuries.