The Knee Knowledge Series: MCL Recovery By SportsMed Physical Therapy Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). These ligaments provide stability for the knee joint and help keep its bones in place. MCL Injury to ligaments,… Read More...
How To Deal With An MCL Injury By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is the MCL? The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is located on the inner side of the knee, it connects your femur (thigh bone) to your tibia (shin bone) and helps provide stability to the knee by preventing widening of the inside of the joint. An MCL injury usually occurs when the knee is hit on… Read More...
