# Physiotherapy after meniscus surgery

**Language:** Spanish  
**CEFR Level:** B1  

> Listen in as Diego and Valeria talk about navigating post-operative knee rehabilitation in real, everyday Spanish. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** At a sports rehabilitation clinic near the Universidad de Sevilla, Diego is recovering from knee surgery after a skiing accident while Valeria is undergoing physio for a meniscus tear sustained during castells training. They meet regularly in the waiting room and recovery area, sharing advice and comparing their rehabilitation progress.

## Lessons

### 1. Comparing post-surgery recovery progress

Diego and Valeria catch up on their post-surgery progress, discussing crutches, recovery timelines, and knee swelling.

### 2. Giving advice on managing swelling

Diego advises Valeria to apply ice every four hours to reduce swelling, and they discuss muscle loss in the quadriceps.

### 3. Explaining physical activity demands

Valeria explains her physically demanding role in her human tower group and discusses doing isometric leg exercises.

### 4. Describing physical therapy treatments

Valeria describes how electrostimulation and kinesiotape help her recovery, while Diego shares his thoughts on those treatments.

### 5. Discussing rehabilitation timelines and goals

Valeria asks Diego when he started doing squats and shares her target of returning to performance in June.

### 6. Discussing risks of rushing recovery

Diego cautions Valeria against rushing her recovery, sharing his own cautious return plan for the fire brigade.

### 7. Comparing healthcare options and costs

Diego and Valeria discuss private clinic prices versus public healthcare waiting times, and recap her home care routine.