Patient Story
Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation
Selen's Journey Back to Gymnastics After Meniscus Surgery
Selen
A Young Champion Facing an Unexpected Setback
At just 15, Selen is an accomplished Turkish national rhythmic gymnast competing for Antalyaspor.
With national championship titles and international medals already to her name, she has demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication to her sport.
However, in July 2026, Selen underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her left knee.
For a rhythmic gymnast, whose sport demands exceptional flexibility, strength, balance and precise movement control, recovering from knee surgery presents a particular challenge.
Rebuilding Strength, Step by Step
When Selen visited Prof. Ali Erdoğan Sports Medicine Clinic in September 2026, she had not yet started a structured postoperative rehabilitation programme.
Her initial assessment revealed significant muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass around the operated knee.
Working closely with our physiotherapy team, particularly physiotherapist Deren, Selen began an intensive, personalised sports rehabilitation programme.
Her treatment focused on progressive muscle strengthening, neuromuscular control, knee stability and carefully supervised functional exercises.
As her strength and control improved, her programme gradually progressed towards more demanding movements, always respecting the healing process and the specific requirements of rhythmic gymnastics.
Progressing Towards a Safe Return to Gymnastics
After six weeks of rehabilitation, Selen reported feeling considerably better than when she first arrived.
Follow-up assessments also documented encouraging improvements in thigh muscle measurements and functional strength.
Her rehabilitation is still ongoing, with each stage carefully planned to help prepare her for the demanding movements of competitive gymnastics.
For Selen, recovery is about more than healing after surgery. It is about rebuilding the strength, confidence and physical control needed to pursue her sporting ambitions.
Our goal is to help her return to the sport she loves safely, progressively and with a strong foundation for the future.
In Her Words
"I've been coming to the clinic for six weeks, and I feel so much better than when I first started. Thank you so much!" — Selen Translated from her original Google review.
