Overview of Rehabilitation Goals

Question 1

What is the overall purpose of a structured rehabilitation program for athletes with a Grade 2 MCL sprain?

Answer 1

1 - The rehabilitation program aims to promote healing, restore function, and prevent future injuries.

2 - It involves a systematic approach that progresses from basic exercises to more complex, sport-specific movements.

3 - The key goals are to improve muscle strength, restore range of motion, enhance proprioception, and correct movement patterns, particularly addressing valgus movement during functional activities like lunges.

Question 2

What are the three primary phases of rehabilitation for a Grade 2 MCL sprain?

Answer 2

1 - Early Stage (Acute Phase): Focuses on pain reduction, inflammation control, and maintaining range of motion.

2 - Mid Stage (Subacute Phase): Emphasizes improving range of motion, muscle strengthening, and correcting movement patterns.

3 - Late Stage (Chronic Phase/Return to Sport): Aims to restore full strength, dynamic stability, and reintroduce sport-specific movements.