MCL Sprain Rehabilitation Exercises To Get You Back From Injury to Activity

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Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam (Family & Sports MD)

Күн бұрын

In this video, I show MCL Sprain Rehabilitation Exercises to help you get back to activity.
Recovering from a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain can be tricky. An MCL sprain occurs when lateral force is applied to the inside of the knee, resulting in stretching or partial/complete tearing of the ligaments.
Depending on the severity of the injury, there are three grades - grade 1 (ligament stretched), grade 2 (partial tearing) and grade 3 (complete tearing).
Therefore, for this video we will focus on recovery methods for individuals with grade 1 or 2 MCL sprains. You will discover how to progress from initial phase exercises through to full activity.
For those with a grade 3 sprain, it is advisable to seek professional advice before starting any rehab exercise program due to the need for immobilization in some cases before commencing therapy.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Phase 0: Day 0 to Day 3-5
03:44 Phase 1: Day 3-5 to Day 10-14
07:59 Phase 2: Day 10-14 to Day 28-35
13:06 Outro
About me:
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, a Primary Care Sports Medicine doctor practicing in the United States. I serve various roles as a clinician, such as a hospitalist, outpatient clinician, team physician, and medical director for Exercise Physiology Lab.
My mission of creating of this channel is to help people understand the importance of being active and help people who are physically inactive to undertake physical activity and for people who already enjoy physical activity, to help them remain stay active by addressing barriers for exercise.
I completed my medical school from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore, India. I did a Masters in exercise Physiology at the University of Kentucky. I then went to complete residency in Family Medicine, Fellowship in Academic Medicine and finally a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. I am currently pursuing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through University of Arizona.
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Disclaimer
My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.

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@nicolegraham8813 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I have found it extremely helpful, 6 days post injury -ortho has deemed a grade 2 MCL sprain. Will have MRI to confirm nothing more serious, as bearing weight is still difficult…that’s another week away!!! I still have some mild swelling - but completed the Phase 0 exercises - wearing my brace. Will be returning!

@srikanthnithyanandammd 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome. So glad it’s helpful.

@jithinme755 Ай бұрын

Thank you Dr, for the information. grade 2 mcl, helpful

@srikanthnithyanandammd Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Artzimer1958 Ай бұрын

I tore my bilateral ACL and mcl two months ago in a ski accident. My left side is worse than the right side. I am choosing not to do a CL repair surgery. Do you think I can have a normal active life without both torn ACL.? I am a very active 60 year old. I enjoy bike riding lots of hiking and much more.. Great video by the way thank you.

@srikanthnithyanandammd Ай бұрын

Please check out this video. You will find the answer here What Is ACL Tear? Symptoms and Treatment Options? #acltear #sportsmedicine #acltreatment kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbh5iLGWrpbUp4E.html

@Artzimer1958 10 күн бұрын

⁠ Is it wise to use? BFR bands. I just purchased Kaatsu brand. And I have been using it for the past three weeks now. I am not sure if I’m doing the right thing. My doctor is not very good at answering these questions. I would appreciate your input on.BFR Trainings for ACL/MCL injuries. Unfortunately I thought both my MCL and ACL in both knees.

@srikanthnithyanandammd 7 күн бұрын

BFr is totally fine especially to Improve the quad strength

@sarahcharron8615 2 ай бұрын

Hello! I've injured my MCL about a month ago, but I don't really know to which extent as there are long wait times for MRIs in my area right now. I am able to walk without taking large steps, keeping my knee locked and going slowly, but anything else than that and it wobbles a lot. I've not had proper physiotherapy at this point either. Should I start from day 0 or do you recommend I go a bit more into the second section? I can straighten my knee completely and bring it back, but I do still have pain on the medial side often...

@srikanthnithyanandammd 2 ай бұрын

I would start with second phase but start with low reps. You can even add an extra set and slowly build from there

@shwethajatin2785 5 ай бұрын

One more thing Dr, i wanted to know, some exercise you are doing for right leg and some for left (for properly getting recorded), so is it like all these exercises for the affected leg only right,

@srikanthnithyanandammd 5 ай бұрын

I would recommend doing on both legs so that you don’t create a strength deficit between two sides.

@shwethajatin2785 4 ай бұрын

Ok doc will do that, thank you 🙏

@Knewallee 26 күн бұрын

How do you know wat level injury you have in the knee my doctor says there no broken bone no fracture but it seems like a ligament or muscle tear that’s all I was. Told with pain tabs

@srikanthnithyanandammd 25 күн бұрын

We will have to do a proper exam to find out what might be injured. Recommend seeing a sports medicine doctor.

@shwethajatin2785 5 ай бұрын

Hello Dr, myself I have MCL grade 2 injury, ACL partial loss at mid, and PCL buckling, (wel that's MRI report says). So should I be adding up ACL and PCL strengthening exercises as well

@srikanthnithyanandammd 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your injury. Usually Acl and pcl injuries are diagnosed predominantly on clinical exam to see if these two ligaments are functional or not. Although MRI helps us, still functional assessment is important. If you can I would recommend seeing a sports medicine doctor to get their opinion about your knee injury to find out what’s going on.

@shwethajatin2785 4 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much Dr. for taking time to reply for my msg, I am going to a sports medicine specialised physiotherapist. In the mid of my journey from injury to recovery I was feeling a bit low, and doubtfull about my come back, hence was checking few videos, Lucy I found yours. I more than happy to hear that I should consider the functioning ability assessed by the physiotherapist even though MRI report says so. Wow great seriously great thank you again. Good days bye

@srikanthnithyanandammd 4 ай бұрын

@@shwethajatin2785 keep me posted

@kevinzhu6395 Ай бұрын

Hi Dr. , thank you so much for video. It is extremely helpful. I got knees sprained one month ago, I didn’t pay attention at all, just did normal activities. Two weeks ago, it gotten worse, and I felt my knee was locked and soft when I was walking. Yesterday the MRI reported I had grade 1-2 MCL injury, also small joint effusion. Do you think I should do exercises start from phase 0 or 1? Now I can extend my knee, but can’t bring back, only half way. In addition, should I use ice or heat to reduce my swollen knee. ? At this moment, I can’t get physiotherapy doctor right away . Thank you very much

@srikanthnithyanandammd Ай бұрын

Please start with phase 0. Mcl is extra articulate and should not cause effusion. I suspect that there might be something else that would be causing swelling. How old are you? How is the cartilage on the mri

@kevinzhu6395 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for replying. In MRI, Cartilage is normal , only small fluid collection deep to the pes anserine tendons. I am 53 years old.

@srikanthnithyanandammd Ай бұрын

@@kevinzhu6395 most likely this is pes anserine bursitis. Sometime you see the fluids around the MCL in MRI but based on clinical context, chances you are having pes anserine bursitis. I would recommend icing, relative rest, start with phase 0 and slowly progress. Pes anserine tendon also share some of the MCL function and therefore MCL rehab is sufficient. keep me posted on the progress.

@kevinzhu6395 Ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for the advice. Yes, I will ice and follow the progress 0 for 3 to 5 days. I will keep you updated .😊