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Vlada Yaneva

Vlada Yaneva

Sofia, Bulgaria

Meniscus Tear (Torn Meniscus)

Vlada Yaneva

I have suffered from occasional knee pain since I was 16 when I had a minor motorcycle accident and tore my meniscus. I have been managing it fairly well until my second pregnancy when I reinjured it due to the laxity of my body and taking care of my first child, who was a toddler at that time.

I was extremely lucky to get to work with Anna, who is an incredible therapist and a tremendous person - knowledgeable and experienced, kind and caring, and also so fun to work with! Her understanding of the female body during and after the childbearing cycle are incredible and I felt so relieved to be be in such great hands during a vulnerable period in my life.

Once we managed the meniscus pain we continued to work for overall support of my body during the pregnancy which led to such a better experience in comparison to my first pregnancy- what a difference it made!

Right after our daughter was born the COVID pandemic closed everything and I was amazed at Anna’s ability to assess and treat via Telehealth - we had a couple of very thorough sessions that put me back on my feet post delivery and set me up for a better experience interacting with my little ones.

I believe every woman should receive this kind of pre- and post-natal support regardless of injury status. I would go back to work with Anna in a heartbeat for this and any other physical issues I might have. I am so grateful to have found her and have her in my health providers’ team! Thank you, Anna ❤️!

HSS Providers

Anna K. Ribaudo, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP

Anna K. Ribaudo, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP

Physical Therapy

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