Non-Operative — Grade 1 MCL Sprain (Non-Operative)

University of Delaware Physical Therapy · UDPT Clinical Team

Weight-Bearing

Full WB; full ROM immediately

Key Restrictions

None listed; progress to 50% cutting when tolerating A/P shuffling without increased pain; return to sport when passing functional test

Timeline & Phases

Week 1 (first visit: OKC, agility 50%; second visit: perturbation, agility 50-65%), Week 2 (agility 75-100%, leg press, wall squat); 3-4 visits total

Notes

University of Delaware PT Clinic; non-operative; isolated Grade 1 MCL sprain (no ACL/PCL/meniscus); expected return to sport in 1-2 weeks; return to sport functional test: agility drills at 100% on involved side without increased pain + unilateral hopping without increased pain

Surgeon / Author

UDPT Clinical Team