Sprains and Strain of the Medial Collateral Ligament (Knee)

Definition:
An injury to the MCL 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 MCL of the knee.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Tenderness along the inside of the knee
  • A feeling that your knee may give way under stress or may lock or catch
Causes
  • Direct blow to knee
  • Repetitive medial stress in the knee
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Gait program
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sprains and Strain of the Medial 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 Medial 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 Medial 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