Partial ACL Tear and MCL Tear

[Canuck Physio]

Hi,

yes re-injury is possible, however, with proper training there is no reason you should not be able to play full contact again. If someone says otherwise, then ask yourself why persons with broken bones can get back playing american football again. They have sports/rehabilitative specialists who know what it takes to overcome injury.

Although ligaments to a certain extent may not be 100%, they can repair, and do so spontaneously so long as they are not over-stretched repetitively during the healing phase, and the joint remains in a good position and alignment.

Regards

[physiofixme]

Hi

I think anyone who is serious about playing football again after the injuries mentioned needs to focus on a comprehensive rehab programme that involves graduated strengthening as the knee improves and builds strength, leading to agility drills which mimic the actions undertaken during football (ie dribbling the ball, changing direction etc) and ultimately doing plyometrics to increase strength and power. This needs to be under the supervision of a physio so that the appropriate exercises are given at the appropriate stage of recovery.

Good luck