Small MCL tear

**eriknuke** · March 3rd, 2006, 03:45 PM

Hey guys, I recently had a small tear occur in my MCL while playing soccer. This injury occured about a month ago, and my doctor recommended that I do some light knee exercises to begin to strengthen the ligament again. I was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions on what types of exercise would be best and for what amount of time. Thanks for your help.

pkpk · March 3rd, 2006, 05:11 PM

It depends on what is slight. You should ask your doc to send you to therapy for a few.

One that is always good is a straight leg raise. Lie on your back and raise you leg about 3 or 4 inches up and hold it. Once you can do this you and add some weight. It strengthens the muscles that stabalize your knee. I always had to do this when I had my knee worked on.