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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
Lateral collateral ligament tears (LCL) are less common. Initially, rest, ice, elevation and compression is necessary followed by bracing and rehabilitation. Surgery is uncommon.
Possible Treatments
- Core Strengthening Video
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy Video
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Heat Pack Video
- Isometric Exercise Video
- Knee Active Range of Motion Video
- Knee Joint Mobilization Video
- Knee Passive Range of Motion Video
- Knee Resistive Range of Motion Video
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Video
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Video
- Proprioception Exercises Video
- Physical Agents
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise Video
- Core Strengthening
Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Proprioception
- Decrease Postoperative Complications
- Improve Range of Motion
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
- Improve Wound Healing
Additional Resources
Knee Articles- Quadriceps Muscle Strains
- Meniscal Tears
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Patello-femoral Pain (Commonly Called Chondromalacia Patella)
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS)
- Knee Replacement
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