Our physiotherapists are experienced in providing a complete range of physiotherapy services.
Our physiotherapists are experienced in providing a complete range of physiotherapy services.
Physiotherapy for MCL Injury
What is MCL and what is an MCL Injury?
The Medial Collateral Ligament or MCL is a band of tissue that runs alongside the inner edge of the knee. It connects the thigh bone to about four to six inches from the top of the tibia. When the outer knee is hit very hard, the MCL, which runs along with the inner knee, can stretch out far enough to strain or tear.
For example, the MCL can be injured in football or soccer when the outside of the knee is hit.
Introduction to Medial Collateral Ligament or MCL
Should you collide with another player when you are playing a game or if the facet of your knee is struck hard, your MCL could possibly be hurt. The MCL is a band of tissue that runs along the inferior border of your spinal column and helps to join your shin and thigh bones to maintain your knee secure and support the movement.
Whenever your MCL is torn, your knee bends too much that it is not supposed to flex or could over-extend itself. If the injury is mild, you may heal with rest maintenance and some rehabilitation. However, if your injury is severe, you might have to go for an operation.
As soon as your outer knee has been struck HARD, the MCL, that runs across your knee, can stretch out TOO much due to the pressure or rip. Individuals who play hockey, soccer and other sports may be impacted by MCL tear because of impact from the other players. Your MCL might stretch or rip if it spins, or if your knee has been pushed into the side or pops out too much.
MCL accidents hurt a lot. Many men and women feel pain across the inner border of the knee, and they also have swelling. Once the harm to the knee occurs, you may hear a pop, along with your knee will lurch into the side.
MCL injuries may be treated with rest, ice, compression and exercise along with anti-inflammatory medications from your physician. Your physician may also recommend that you use crutches or use walkers to balance your weight and keep the weight off the knee.
You might have to reduce movement and activity levels but as suggested by your physician, being somewhat mobile can allow you to heal.
Surgery may be needed if there is a tear. However, this generally is not done unless you injure other parts of your knee, like the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus as well.
Your treatment will also depend on how severe your injury is.
Your physician may also recommend improving the range of movement and strengthen your muscles and hamstrings.
Place ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at one time. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours (if you are awake) for the first 3 days following your injury or before the swelling goes down. Set something like a towel or a cold rubber sheath between the skin and the ice to help avoid frostbite.
If your physician recommended crutches or even a brace, then use them as guided.
Prop your leg up on a pillow once you ice it anytime you lie or sit down. Do this for approximately 3 days after your injury. Attempt to maintain your knee over the heart’s level to aid blood circulation. This can decrease swelling.
Take anti-inflammatory medicines to decrease swelling and pain. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Read and follow all directions.
Your therapist may work with you to design such as remedies and exercises you can do in your home. Physiotherapy for mcl injury can allow you to return to an everyday lifestyle and activities.
The Initial 24-48 Hours
You may be advised by your therapist regarding mcl physiotherapy injury to:
Prevent Future Injury – Your physical therapist may suggest a house exercise program to strengthen and extend the muscles around the stomach leg, and your knee to help avoid harm. These might consist of flexibility and strength exercises for knee, the leg, and muscles.
Prone hip extension – Lie on your stomach with your legs straight out behind you. Fold your arms and rest your head. Draw your belly button towards your back and tighten your muscles. Gently the leg in your side’s buttocks and thigh muscles and then lift the leg. Keep your leg straight. Hold for 5 minutes. Then lower your leg and unwind. Do two sets of 15.
Based on the type of need, mcl physiotherapy requires quite a few weeks or even months for you to recover. You are helped by our physiotherapist with exercises which stimulates tissues and the cells that have been injured for aiding recovery.
The physiotherapists help with stretching exercises and offer recovery programs in accordance with the kind of injury, in order to facilitate recovery. She will also guide you in educating you to take care of yourself.
Therefore, if you are looking for an excellent physiotherapist or a good nurse, simply reach out to Care24’s world-class physiotherapy treatment in your home’s comfort.
What is MCL and what is an MCL Injury?
The Medial Collateral Ligament or MCL is a band of tissue that runs alongside the inner edge of the knee. It connects the thigh bone to about four to six inches from the top of the tibia. When the outer knee is hit very hard, the MCL, which runs along with the inner knee, can stretch out far enough to strain or tear.
For example, the MCL can be injured in football or soccer when the outside of the knee is hit.
Introduction to Medial Collateral Ligament or MCL
Should you collide with another player when you are playing a game or if the facet of your knee is struck hard, your MCL could possibly be hurt. The MCL is a band of tissue that runs along the inferior border of your spinal column and helps to join your shin and thigh bones to maintain your knee secure and support the movement.
Whenever your MCL is torn, your knee bends too much that it is not supposed to flex or could over-extend itself. If the injury is mild, you may heal with rest maintenance and some rehabilitation. However, if your injury is severe, you might have to go for an operation.
As soon as your outer knee has been struck HARD, the MCL, that runs across your knee, can stretch out TOO much due to the pressure or rip. Individuals who play hockey, soccer and other sports may be impacted by MCL tear because of impact from the other players. Your MCL might stretch or rip if it spins, or if your knee has been pushed into the side or pops out too much.
MCL accidents hurt a lot. Many men and women feel pain across the inner border of the knee, and they also have swelling. Once the harm to the knee occurs, you may hear a pop, along with your knee will lurch into the side.
MCL injuries may be treated with rest, ice, compression and exercise along with anti-inflammatory medications from your physician. Your physician may also recommend that you use crutches or use walkers to balance your weight and keep the weight off the knee.
You might have to reduce movement and activity levels but as suggested by your physician, being somewhat mobile can allow you to heal.
Surgery may be needed if there is a tear. However, this generally is not done unless you injure other parts of your knee, like the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus as well.
Your treatment will also depend on how severe your injury is.
Your physician may also recommend improving the range of movement and strengthen your muscles and hamstrings.
Place ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at one time. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours (if you are awake) for the first 3 days following your injury or before the swelling goes down. Set something like a towel or a cold rubber sheath between the skin and the ice to help avoid frostbite.
If your physician recommended crutches or even a brace, then use them as guided.
Prop your leg up on a pillow once you ice it anytime you lie or sit down. Do this for approximately 3 days after your injury. Attempt to maintain your knee over the heart’s level to aid blood circulation. This can decrease swelling.
Take anti-inflammatory medicines to decrease swelling and pain. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Read and follow all directions.
Your therapist may work with you to design such as remedies and exercises you can do in your home. Physiotherapy for mcl injury can allow you to return to an everyday lifestyle and activities.
The Initial 24-48 Hours
You may be advised by your therapist regarding mcl physiotherapy injury to:
Prone hip extension – Lie on your stomach with your legs straight out behind you. Fold your arms and rest your head. Draw your belly button towards your back and tighten your muscles. Gently the leg in your side’s buttocks and thigh muscles and then lift the leg. Keep your leg straight. Hold for 5 minutes. Then lower your leg and unwind. Do two sets of 15.
Based on the type of need, mcl physiotherapy requires quite a few weeks or even months for you to recover. You are helped by our physiotherapist with exercises which stimulates tissues and the cells that have been injured for aiding recovery.
The physiotherapists help with stretching exercises and offer recovery programs in accordance with the kind of injury, in order to facilitate recovery. She will also guide you in educating you to take care of yourself.
Therefore, if you are looking for an excellent physiotherapist or a good nurse, simply reach out to Care24’s world-class physiotherapy treatment in your home’s comfort.
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