MCL Sprain Grade II

MCL Sprain Grade II

1. Partial tearing = joint laxity when stretched

2. Blow to outside(lateral) knee causing excess force to medial side

3. Return to PLOF 4-8 weeks

4. Diagnosise

   • MCL connects medial femur to medial tibia and prevents excessive medial force at the knee.

5. Management

   • ROM, light resistive exercise, open/closed chain activities, quad exercises, superficial e-stim, friction and scar massage, gait training, stair negotiating
   • Intervention Ideas: stationary bike, heel slikes, quad sets, glut sets, ankle strengthening, ROM, stretching, scar and friction massage, ice, heat, estim, gait training, proprioception,stairs, LAQ, SAQ, SLR, mini squats-->rull range squats, resisted exercises

6. Outcome:

   • Return to PLOF 4-8 weeks following injury
   • Pt, should have Full ROM, ambulation without limp, and no visual swelling