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 THERAPY
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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DRY NEEDLING
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JOINT MOBILIZATION
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY
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MASSAGE THERAPY
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

IASTM
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NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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PERSONAL TRAINING
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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SPORTS REHAB
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

 

ULTRASOUND
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KINESIO TAPING
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SPINE THERAPY
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PILATES REHAB
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BIOFEEDBACK
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PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
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VESTIBULAR THERAPY