PT for Lateral Meniscus tear?

[Doug]

I had an MRI today which shows some tearing in the lateral meniscus. Doc says let pain and discomfort be my guide to surgery. I would like to put that off as long as possible.

 

So I was wondering, anyone have experience with PT for this type of injury such that it alleviates the symptoms (tightness in the joint, mild pain and swelling - post exercise)? Pisses me off, I can run w/o pain, unlike the medial meniscus tears I've had, but after wards is when it irritates the shit outta me!