Sprains and Strain of the Arcuate Complex

Definition:
An injury to the arcuate complex when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force. Arcuate complex includes the LCL, arcuate ligament and extension of popliteus.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Knee swelling
  • Locking or catching of the knee with movement
  • Pain or tenderness along the outside of the knee
  • Knee gives way
  • Knee pain
Causes
  • Direct blow to the inside of the knee
  • Quick stopping while running
  • Repetitive stress to lateral knee
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
  • Gait program
Sprains and Strain of the Arcuate Complex Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Calf Stretch Off Book
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Soft Tissue Calf Massage
  • Step Overs
  • Stationary Bike

Sprains and Strain of the Arcuate Complex Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Eccentric Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Step Downs
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

Sprains and Strain of the Arcuate Complex Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump