How to manage your MCL knee injury step by step from day one all the way to full activity?
Stage 1: Apply ice for 5-10 mins three times a day to keep down the swelling for the first 72 hours
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Stage 2: Deep tissue massage or foam rolling of the local muscles
Stage 2: Deep tissue massage or foam rolling of the local muscles
Stage 3: Work on muscular strength and balance around the knee as seen on our faom mat in the video
Stage 4: Reeducate the injure knee to land and stabilise
Stage 5: Use some sports specific plyometric and agility to prepare the athlete for return to action
Stage 4: Reeducate the injure knee to land and stabilise
Stage 5: Use some sports specific plyometric and agility to prepare the athlete for return to action
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