MCL Sprain Rehab Program | Early, Mid-, & Late Stage | Exercise Progressions 

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This is the only video that showed all the exercise quickly without much talking good job

I did my mcl 6 months ago, tried everything, watched every video I could possibly find and no luck.....until now. This video has been major help, thank you so much!

Only video I’ve seen that actually outlines late stage recovery. Thank you!

Also this is the best video out on this subject 💪🏽 thank you!

I tore my MCL, LCL, PCL and ACL grade 4 completely ripped and scarred meniscus in a motorcycle accident 19 months ago. Had allografts for all ligaments and meniscus scoped. It took about 3 months to even be able to use a walker and put slight weight on my foot. The physician said I still had a loose MCL. I did physical therapy for about two and a half months. I was then able to walk, but not for long time before extreme pain even with my knee brace on. Started going to the gym doing calf extension, seated leg press, hamstring curls and leg extensions. At first, I could barely move 10 pounds, but gradually gained strength. Was able to walk for longer before the pain started. I started doing lunges and it really helped. I was going up and down stairs with no pain. About 2 months ago I started doing 5 second sprints now I can sprint for about 30 seconds before the pains starts. I am always looking for new workouts to back to where I was. I've been doing most of these, but will try most the late stage drills

Great video. Has been saving my life right now. Sprained BOTH mcl's. Last doctors visit was just a 5 minute conversation to "keep moving".🙄 thanks for the in depth advice doc.

This is a great video which shows rehab drills without a tedious anatomy and biology lecture.

I've been told to start gym and do some exercises this will be very helpful

Straight to the point and comprehensive. Instant sub! Cheers!

Great vid, thank you!

awesome vid. Straightbto to the point

Best physiotherapist.. Love from India

Thanks man. This helped me a lot. I went to physio today after doing your recommended exercises for more than 1 week and the doctor said what I did is what he would have recommended as well. It helped me a lot.

much thanks for this -- I have two physical jobs and with a grade 1 MCL sprain, I cannot afford to take time off of work to do PT. this was the very first video I tried and I did it at home, doing all of the exercises that I could without equipment. After about 15 minutes, my injured MCL already feels engaged and will hopefully be on the swift road to recovery.

Crazzzyy...I was looking for this...have mcl strain for 3 months..will work on this. Will keep you posted..

Thank you!!

. Thank you for more demonstration and less talking. Esp for those of us who already have baseline knowledge of our anatomy.

Thank you! Very helpful!

Thank you so much ❣️ you 👏🏻👏🏻

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Popped my knee last 2 weeks ago. Got my results today from MRI. Impression was 1 high grade right acl tear with bone marrow contusions or bruises 2 grade 1 MCL and LCL sprains 3 Moderate right jnee joint effusion 4 subcutaneous edema of the right knee As of today: I can walk, bend my knee but not fully bend it coz i feel a small discomfort bending it full. I live on a Hill so I climb stairs all the time. I can put weight on my right knee but I'm very careful not to put too much weight on it.

At the gym now. Thanks!

Should you be doing the exercises if you’re feeling some pain? Super helpful video!

Thanks!

Thanks

Good job I would like to know about the prognosis of MCL injury in sport injury

I tore my mcl bilateral 😢 2 months ago. I have been doing physical therapy for almost a month. My left side though is taking a long time. I can’t bend my leg more than 45°. This video is very helpful especially showing the type of exercises at different stages is very helpful. Thank you.

Nice video so helpful

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After doing these exercises, is it normal to feel a bit of pain in the area? when I do the exercise or when the muscles are warmed up the pain goes, but the next day it feels tweaked again?

About how long should we spend in each phase?

Im 2 months into an apparent grade 1 mcl injury and still need crutches. The more weight on my knee just make the muscles feel like its interfering with my walking so i walk awkwardly. Already been in PT for 2 months and still in crutches. I am improving but its so slow to the point where i still cant sleep in my side because any weight on my medial knee side causes it to feel uncomfortable for days after

Very good video going through all stages of MCL recovery

I sprained my knee exactly a week ago, much of the swelling and pain have gone away.. today I graduated to limping without crutches as I was in crutches the entire week.. but as of today I can't fully straighten my leg to it's full extent because of the tenderness and maybe the swelling is still making it's way down.. but I can sort of walk on it. Icing has helped a lot and so has the ibuprofen (pain relief + anti-inflammatory). I also use this muscle rub called 'Will perform" it's for athletes and helps too. A sprained knee needs 2 weeks to heal & 2 weeks to gain it's strength back by itself with no physical activities for that entire month (total) as I was told.. so as I'm going onto the 2nd week I am just resting & icing. I'll begin bands/resistance maybe at the end of this week....Sort of like the idea of recovery as I believe a true warrior will come back stronger.

Great instructional video. Thanks!

How many days for early stage for a minor ligament tear ? 8-10 days ?

Can these exercises be used for patients with LCL injuries as well?

I've ruled out ITBS with my lateral knee pain. It's probably a low-grade LCL sprain. Any specific rehab protocol for LCL?

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Should knee brace be worn during therapy exercises or not

What’s the trigger to move from early onwards and how long do you stay at early stage?

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I'm pretty sure one of the exercises you've showen has caused my mcl pain/tear, i did curtsy lunges with a step, similar to yours, and my knee hurts from then for a month now. I can barely walk... can't even think about doing this ever again :(

Hello. How many days after MCL injury (Grade 1) can I start early strengthening movements?

nice to s h ow the more acute right angle and 45 cuts and side to aide jumps

When does late stage recovery happen. In the next month after the injury happened?

I m a football player. Five years ago i had soft tissue injury at right knee joint during a jump .still i m suffering from knee pain during bending. I took 4-5 session of PRP and also physiotherapy .but it work for short time .Kindly suggest me best treatment or therapy about this .

@Physiotutors - thanks so much for this helpful video. Can I just check with you that in your demonstrations here your right knee is always the 'injured' one?

Great video exactly what I need to improve my injury incrementally

What kind of band is that at 3:12? The stretchy, flimsy ones I have always break and the hard ones are never the right size. Is there a better product for setting the proper length w/o having to use scissors?

Hurt my mcl squatting how long should I do the early stage work before progressing to the mid stage

A lot of this exercises train knee and lower body stability, but at the same time form bad moving habits. Like "single-leg progressions with wall throws" and "dynamic valgus load with flowing board". Is it really the issue? It looks like apart from this exercises we have to relearn the proper movement techniques. I had my ACL torn and at final stages or rehabilitation it really helped me to reconsider my movement habits to prevent further knee problems. If you agree, it is at least, worth mentioning in the video

I have mcl injury from 3 year back... mentally disturbed..my weight is increasing day by day.. should I join gym for upper body workout without any weight training?

Is running on treadmill good for recovery meniscus tear

Hi, i just injured my MCL, looks like grade 1 MCL sprain. When should I start the rehab?

Where is the link?

Sprained my MCL, this is gonna be a big help

What if it makes a pop sound when you bend it ?

Sir, my MCL was tore (Grade III) but without any injury to any of the other knee ligaments. Does surgery required or can be healed with proper rehabilitation ? please help.

I had a grade 2 injury like a week ago and my doctor gave me a knee thing and told me to wear it for 3 weeks. Now it has been one week from the injury and my knee is getting better i can feel it. But when should i start doing these exercises ? My doctor didn't say anything about exercises please help.

from what i know operation for MCL tear grade 3 has the same prognosis as conservative treatment with brace for the first few weeks Is it true?

I have a MCL sprain in my right knee. It's been 1.5 months. I do rehab excersises daily 30 minutes and icing. Now I can normally walk, cycling etc. But it little bit hurts after waking up, to sprint, to stand up after long sitting. Can anyone please grade my MCL sprain and when it will be fully recovered through daily rehabilitation? I'll be really grateful.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thanks, do you have mod suggestions for at home (i.e. no gym equipment quad and press machines)? I’ve gotten stage 1 sprain in my MCL playing volleyball. All other ligaments and meniscus still in tact.

I do have mcl injury for about 3yrs ago.. Is there still a chance for me to get back to playing basketball using this exercises?

MCL sprain in grade 2 how many days after i will do this? Now almost 6weeks is over. Can i do this someone plz guide me

I tore my MCL in BJJ. I will be needing these exercises.

when do i know it s rehab time

Opresan k kitne din bad runing kar sakte hai sir

4 months ago I sprained my mcl and lcl but was told by doctors not to do anything till got MRI results... this took 4 months during which I didnt exercise my knee, which is now stiff, buckled up and painful. Will these exercises help get it back to normal?

Hi can you help me follow some diet for MCL injury.... really helpful video

Hi. Even the early stage rehab hurts very much. I tore my MCL 9 days so i really am desperate to start my rehab. Can you recommend even easier exercises? The only thing I do now is try to move my foot up and down and right to left as much as possible.

How about sets and reps?

i cant load my knee at all. in fact if i just do a normal squat but pressing my feet outwards on the floor, my mcl slips over my knee when i go down into my squat. if i can just find the one exercise that fixes this issue i will be over the moon, becasue ive tried everything else.

It's okay that i have mcl for almost 3 years but i can walk properly and jog but i can run at full effort

When you say early, mid, late. How many weeks away, we are ?

How many days after injury should I start the early stage? Should I start just after the injury or few days after?

I though I had a mcl tear but thankfully it's semitendinosus muscle (inner part of the knee), so lucky and happy , still not great but it could have been worse

My ACL surgery after MCL LCL tear please help

How long will it take for MCL mild sprain to heal

I feel a clicking in my knee when doing this exercise, what does this mean (if it means anything)?

how many days after injury should I start the early stage? should I start just after the injury or few days after?

Basketball 🗣️🙏

Had my mcl injury 8 months ago and now it’s difficult to do Indian sit , cross legs sit

Runing time

how often do you recommend do these exercises a week?

Anyone else feel CLICKING when you walk?

@4:48 I got scared lol gave me flashbacks

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DO NOT do these in early stages if you had an MCL tear Grade 2 or Grade 3.

3:16 No, please people, don’t ever do this non-functional, knee and lower back damaging excercise.