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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.
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Possible Treatments
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Core Strengthening
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Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
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- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
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Heat Pack
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Isometric Exercise
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Knee Active Range of Motion
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Knee Joint Mobilization
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Knee Passive Range of Motion
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Knee Resistive Range of Motion
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Proprioception Exercises
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- Physical Agents
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Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
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Core Strengthening
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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
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Additional Resources
- 3d Anatomy of the Knee
- Knee Info from Medline Plus
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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