Sprains and Strain of the Lateral Collateral Ligament (Knee)

Definition:
An injury to the LCL of the knee when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to the Lateral collateral ligament of the knee.
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 Lateral Collateral Ligament (Knee) Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit On Feet
  • Lotus
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Wall Sits
  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike

Sprains and Strain of the Lateral Collateral Ligament (Knee) Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Step Downs
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Sprains and Strain of the Lateral Collateral Ligament (Knee) 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