R. I. C. E without abbreviation
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
What does MCL stand for
Medial Collateral Ligament
The bone of the kneecap
Patella
What type of noise will you hear when you tear your ligament?
The type of tissue we use RICE for
Soft tissue injuries
What does LCL stand for?
Lateral collateral ligament
Our medial shin bone
Tibia
What are the signs of a grade 1 sprain?
There is a small tear in the ligament and you will feel some tenderness and pain at the injury site.
Benefits of compression on the injured area
Keeps the injury from causing further damage and reduces blood flow to the area
What shape do our ACL and PCl make and what do they connect?
They make an X shape and are connect our femur to our tibia
Our lateral shin bone
Fibula
What are Collateral ligament tears most commonly caused by?
Physical activity/ direct hits to the side of the knee
The benefits of elevating the injured area
Reduces the flow of blood to the site
What connects our knee cap to our tibia?
Patellar tendon
Which bones do our MCL and LCL connect?
What is a sign of a Grade 3 ligament sprain?
Your knee will feel loose and unstable - your ligament is completely torn
How long we ice an injury for
Ice it for 20 mins of an hour, off for 20 mins
What is the name of the cartilage that acts as a cushion for the femur?
The meniscus
What is the name of the purple structure in the knee?
Medial and Lateral Condyles
What can we do to strengthen our ligaments in the knee?
Stretch and strengthen by exercise.