Hi,
I have been using AvoSoy for almost 3 years. I cancelled meniscus surgery 3 years ago (to repair a level 3 tear) to try and rehab it myself. I take many other supplements, as well.
I have worked somewhat diligently at the knee rehap, doing about 30 minutes of leg exercises 3 times per week (say, 45 weeks per year) and 1-2 times per week the other weeks.
One big deal for me is I can run again in the past year...on a padded treadmill, but I can run 3 miles...having been on crutches and hobbling, I am pleased with this improvement. But, I have no idea which is the help..if AvoySoy really grows cartiledge, as Dr. Theo claims.
I also do a series of leg exercises, pilates, and bike 2 times per week on the road (approximately 30-40 miles NJ hills). However, as you know if you have a torn meniscus, that means little in terms of meniscus health, as biking is one of the therapies, as it is an up/down motion, not the painful lateral motion that occurs when the meniscus tears.
This spring I plan on trying lateral movement (tennis first, then see how that goes...ultimately I want to get back to skiing). That will be the big test.
If anyone else has experiences to share I'd love to hear them.
-Michael
