MCL Tear
An MCL tear is a common knee injury that can occur due to sudden twisting motions, direct impact, or excessive strain on the inner knee. At Knee Pain Australia, we provide effective care to diagnose and treat MCL tears, helping you regain strength, stability, and confidence in your movement.
Symptoms of MCL Tear
An MCL tear can cause significant discomfort and instability, common symptoms include:
● Pain on the Inner Knee: Especially noticeable when applying pressure or bending the knee.
● Swelling: Develops within hours due to internal bleeding
● Range of Motion: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
● Bruising: Discoloration may appear around the affected area.
● Instability: A sensation of the knee giving way during movement.
● Tenderness Along the Inner Knee: Increased sensitivity when touching the inner side of the joint.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seeking professional care promptly can help prevent further damage.
MCL Tear
An MCL tear is a common knee injury that can occur due to sudden twisting motions, direct impact, or excessive strain on the inner knee. At Knee Pain Australia, we provide effective care to diagnose and treat MCL tears, helping you regain strength, stability, and confidence in your movement.
Symptoms of MCL Tear
An MCL tear can cause significant discomfort and instability, common symptoms include:
● Pain on the Inner Knee:
Especially noticeable when applying pressure or bending the knee.
● Swelling: Develops within hours due to internal bleeding
● Range of Motion: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
● Bruising: Discoloration may appear around the affected area.
● Instability: A sensation of the knee giving way during movement.
● Tenderness Along the Inner Knee: Increased sensitivity when touching the inner side of the joint.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seeking professional care promptly can help prevent further damage.
Common Treatments for an
MCL Tear
If you’ve torn or completely torn your MCL, there are so many variables to consider.
Firstly, how severe is the tear?
Secondly, what is the right type of physical rehab to get the best results? Finally, how can you exercise without risking further injury or inflammation?
You may have already tried...
● Wearing a knee brace.
● Over the counter anti-inflammatories.
● Cortisone Injections:
● You might even be contemplating surgery.
If you’ve tried these options, but you have yet to find a long term solution, we advocate structured physical rehabilitation, following a personalised program created by a physio.
Why Choose Knee Pain Australia?
You’ve arrived here, and perhaps you’ve tried rest, medications, injections and you’ve still got pain?
You might even be contemplating surgery?
Our professional Advice is don’t commit to surgery without at least first
trying a personalised rehab program to strengthen your Knee.
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Knee Injuries & Conditions
we help people with:
Knee Arthritis (Stage 1-3)
Pre/Post Knee Replacement Surgery Rehab
Patellar Tendinitis
Meniscus Tears
ACL Injuries
MCL Injuries
Patellofemoral Syndrome (mal tracking)
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, book in for a Knee Injury Assessment to see if we are the right fit.
Feel pain under your knee cap.
Feel pain “inside” your knee.
Your Knee locks up or feels tight.
You have clicking, cracking, crunching.
Feels like your Knee is going to give way.
Experience pain going down stairs.
You can’t perform a full squat without discomfort.
Unsure how to return to sport. - Low confidence running or changing direction
