Diagnose MCL Sprains EASILY [Physical Therapist's Guide]
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In today's video we go over How to Diagnose MCL Sprains EASILY [Physical Therapist's Guide]
Are you struggling to effectively assess MCL tear in your practice? In today's video, I’m sharing crucial insights on the clinical examination of MCL tears to help you become a more confident and competent clinician.In this video, we will cover:
✅ Common mechanisms of injury (contact and non-contact)
✅ Key examination techniques to identify MCL tears
✅ Helpful special tests for accurate diagnosis
✅ Differentiating between MCL tears and associated knee injuries like ACL and PCL tears
✅ Guidelines for conservative treatment versus when to refer to a physician
TIMELINE
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:22 - MCL Background
- 0:42 - Clinical Presentation
- 1:06 - ACL & MCL Injured Together
- 1:17 - MCL Mechanism of Injury
- 1:56 - Objective Findings
- 2:43 - Valgus Testing (30 and 0 degrees)
- 4:49 - Slocum Test (AMRI)
- 5:14 - Differential Diagnosis
- 6:16 - Practical Take-away
I think it's an MCL!
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About MCL Injuries
- My FAVORITE Return to Run Progressions After Injury
- Want EFFECTIVE ACL-R Recovery? Learn to Strength Test
- Return To Sports BETTER With These Post-Surgery Jump Exercises!
- 12 Keys to Post-Operative ACL-Reconstruction Physical Therapy
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Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS
References:
- Kastelein M, Wagemakers HP, Luijsterburg PA, Verhaar JA, Koes BW, Bierma-Zeinstra SM. Assessing medial collateral ligament knee lesions in general practice. Am J Med. 2008 Nov;121(11):982-988.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.05.041. PMID: 18954845.