Question 1

what to do for a knee strain?

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression & elevation is a good basis upon which to start treating most injuries. If any bleeding, bruising or deformity is noted, go see your doctor immediately. Same if you can't bear weight or walk.

Question 2

should i get a massage or a chiropractic treatment for my knee strain?

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Neither?: A sprain of the knee ususally needs rest, ice, perhaps compression and elevation along with perhaps splinting and use of crutches.  Rice therapy.  After the initial insult and it is tolerable, range of motion exercises and therapy may be needed.  You may need to see a physical therapist.  There are other modalities to use.  Massage may calm you but it is not mainstay of therapy.  ? Chiropractic.

Question 3

how long can i have swelling from a knee sprain?

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Few days to  weeks: Swelling usually subsides in 2 weeks but sometimes can take a little bit longer. If you have fluid ( effusion ) in the joint then it indicates internal damage to meniscus or cruciate ligaments.

Question 4

should i ice or heat a two week old knee sprain?

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Whatever works...: Usually i tell my patients to utilize whatever modality works for them.

Question 5

how long should it take for a medial collateral knee sprain to heal?

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MCL Sprain: Mcl sprains are variable in how long the heal. There are different grades of severity of mcl sprains. The more severe the sprain the longer it takes to heal. Minor sprains can heal in a few weeks, more severe ones can take months.

Question 6

knee sprain, can't bend knee all the way due to pain. how can i walk?

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R.I.C.E.: This is the recommended treatment for sprains/strains the first 3 days. Rice: rest, ice, compression ; elevation. Give it a rest. Ice at least 30 min. 3-4 times a day, never directly on skin, in plastic bag over a towel or clothing. Compression, wrap with an ace bandage, not too tight. Elevation, prop it up on pillows, to raise it above the level of the heart. If symptoms persist, see a doctor.

Question 7

i had knee sprain for so long time already. it doesn't cured. can i do light exercises such as dance and swimming?

Accepted Answer

Knee strain: I understand your frustration.
Do not become VICTIM of your pain, swelling or some limitations.
Make DVD of your activities prior to knee strain-walking, jogging, hiking, swimming, different kinds of dancing, sports; put music and narration with your creativity-Love your Knee.
See Orthopedic Specialist, have MRI for status of knee, discuss P.T., Medications, ultrasound, dance and swimming.

Question 8

will knee stability improve after a severe knee sprain?  my knee buckles inwards and is still unstable after 4 days, even though pain is almost gone.

Accepted Answer

Time Heals: Ligament and tendon sprain (as in the knee) can take months to heal.  After ensuring that you have no major tears of meniscus or ligaments, you will benefit from using a brace (the otc elastic kind may be sufficient) - this will help stabilize the joint allowing better healing.  Range of motion exercise, but but heavy exercise will benefit.  Easy does it !

Question 9

how long does a knee sprain take to heal?

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: Like any musculoskeletal injury, the healing process varies greatly, depending mostly on the severity of the injury and how well the person takes it easy. I would count on at least several weeks. At least early in the injury, periodic icing probably helps. Good luck

Question 10

how long does a knee sprain take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Sprain: That depends on what is sprained and the severity of injury. Minor sprain can be a few weeks. More severe injury can be months -- or never as may need surgery to fix (acl, meniscus, etc).

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