Injured with Small Grade 2 MCL tear

I can do the elliptical and I can walk on the treadmill I can do squats but anything that requires the need to stay straight such as planks grasshoppers mount climbers it's extremely painful ,Does anybody be have any alternative that don't require stress or pressure in knee

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Talk to a physical therapist or orthopedic specialist.
  • acbraswell
    acbraswell Posts: 238 Member
    Assuming you've been officially diagnosed and have a treatment/healing plan, and it's OK with your provider, I have found that an orthopedic knee brace helps (depending on your insurance, most or all may be covered). You probably should avoid extra weight-bearing exercises until healed.
  • postchi1
    postchi1 Posts: 30 Member
    If a diagnosed MCL G2 a rehab plans should have been given to follow. Cycling swimming are favored initial as they are non weight bearing.

    I would also look at partial weight bearing exercises which can be found online.

    regular check ups on progress with a physio/physical therapist is also important to ensure you arent over doing anything which could delay rehab/recovery time


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  • pocm
    pocm Posts: 2 Member
    edited June 2017
    I have been diagnosed with Ultrasound and X-ray ..I have a custom fit knee brace , and I am doing physo / needling / ultrasound, and have had cortisone shots...they told me 6-10 wks recovery , it's been 6 still hurts , now looking to strengthen, physo suggested stretched, but each day I ache in different workouts, any suggestions, thank you in advance