Question 1

what can i do to strengthening my knee ligaments?

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Can't: Ligaments are tough fibrous structures that attach bone to bone.  There is not, therefore, a way to actually strengthen your ligaments.  You can, however, strengthen the muscles around your knee (quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles) through a dedicated exercise program. Strong muscles will aid the ligaments in stabilizing your knee joint.

Question 2

how can you strengthen ligaments and knee for football?

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See details: You cannot strengthen ligaments but you can strengthen the muscles that support the knee. Weight training your legs will help.

Question 3

i have streched my knee ligament. doc has asked me to do some excersises to strengthen my other knee muscles. pls advice?

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Physical therapy: Go to physical therapy, learn the exercises and do them religiously.  If it doesn't work seek other options.

Question 4

how can i strengthen the ligaments around the knees, because i play soccer a lot and ping pong and they both require lots of knee bendin. thank you!

Accepted Answer

Strenghthen muscles: Please see my previous answer to this question if possible . Briefly , you cannot strengthen knee ligaments . You can, however, strengthen the muscles about the knee( quadriceps esp.) and improve proprioception(balance/ coordination).Good luck!

Question 5

how can i strengthen the ligaments in my knee after arthroscopic surgery?

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Strength training: Increasing the strength of your lower extremity muscles including your glutes, quads, and hamstrings, will provide stability to the knee to following an arthroscopic surgery.  We also believe building a solid foundation through your trunk muscles is essential for knee stability with functional activities, sport, and exercise.  Squats, dead lifts, lunges, leg press, and planks are ideal exercises.

Question 6

how can you treat a knee ligament pull?

Accepted Answer

Rest and rehab: See an orthopedic surgeon if your primary care md is uncomfortable with diagnosing and managing the injury. Usually a sprained knee ligament is managed for 2-6 weeks with bracing, physical therapy modalities, ice and anti-inflammatories, followed by gradual return to activity. More extensive tears result in chronic pain and instability and might require surgery.

Question 7

what happens when your knee ligaments are severed?

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It is likely: that you will lose function of the knee - type of loss of function and degree of impairment depends on what is severed.

Question 8

how long does a ligament in your knee take to heal?

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Depends: Ligaments that have blood supply have the capacity to heal  such as medial collateral ligament (mcl) and posterior cruciate ligament (pcl). Time to heal is dependent on the severity of the injury and can range from a few weeks to several weeks. Lateral collateral ligament (lcl) is a poor healer whereas the ACL will likely not heal and require surgery. Discuss your injury with your orthopedist.

Question 9

are there any home remedies for ligament damage in knee?

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Treatment varies: Depending on the condition some treatment options may include rest, ice, compression and elevation, bracing, injection, pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and surgery.  Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

is it possible to pinch a nerve or ligament in your knee?

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Yes: Most knee pain is mechanically related to stress placed on the supporting structures of the knee such as the ligaments (attach bone to bone), tendons (attach muscle to bone), meniscus (the padding) and the bone itself (if it is subjected to increase pressure and stress).   There are nerves that are located above and behind the knee that can be injured, but this less likely than the above.

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I have streched my knee ligament. doc has asked me to do some excersises to strengthen my other knee muscles. pls advice?

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How can i strengthen the ligaments around the knees, because i play soccer a lot and ping pong and they both require lots of knee bendin. thank you!

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