OVERVIEW

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears

LCL (lateral collateral ligament tears) are less common. Initial treatment should include rest, elevation, compression, and ice. Then bracing and rehabilitation are necessary. Surgery is rare.

GOALS

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
RESOURCES

PHYSICAL THERAPY
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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CUPPING
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 IASTM
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JOINT MOBILIZATION
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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SPORTS REHABILITATION
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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NORMATEC RECOVERY SYSTEMS
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INFARED SAUNA