Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear of the Knee

Definition:
The lateral collateral ligament is a thin band of tissue running along the outside of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the fibula, which is the small bone of the lower leg that turns down the side of the knee and connects to the ankle. Like the medial collateral ligament, the lateral collateral ligament's main function is to keep the knee stable as it moves through its full arc of motion.
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
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
Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear of the 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

Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear of the 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

Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear of the 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