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This study evaluated the impact of a neuromuscular exercise program on individuals with degenerative meniscal tears.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifty patients (ages 20\u201365) with degenerative meniscal tears were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 participated in a physiotherapist-guided neuromuscular exercise program, while Group 2 performed a home exercise program. Both groups underwent treatment three times a week for six weeks. Effectiveness was assessed using the Tegner Activity Level Scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS), Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool (WOMET), pain assessment, and jump performance before and after treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both groups showed significant improvements. However, Group 1 improved WOMET General Calculation, Night Pain, and KOOS-PS Symptoms (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Neuromuscular exercises with physiotherapist support yielded superior outcomes compared to the home program. Significant changes were observed in parameters such as \u201cPain Activity\u201d and \u201cPain Rest\u201d (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) in both groups, with notable improvements in Group 1. WOMET tests also showed significant gains for Group 1 (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and Group 2 (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Physiotherapist-supervised neuromuscular exercise programs significantly improved pain, knee function, and quality of life in individuals with degenerative meniscal tears. 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