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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury Treatment [Infographic]

A MPFL injury involves a strain or tearing of the medial patellofemoral ligament, typically due to a traumatic kneecap dislocation during sports competition. The MPFL is a part of a complex of soft tissues that stabilize the knee and is a ligament that attaches the inside part of the kneecap to the femur. Physical therapy plays an important role in helping athletes recover from MPFL injury and surgery, helping to restore knee strength, mobility, and function and minimize the risk of recurrent patellar dislocation and instability.

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Physical Therapy for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injury involves a strain or tearing of the MPFL, typically due to a traumatic kneecap dislocation. The MPFL is a ligament located on the inside of the knee joint, connecting the kneecap and thighbone and providing stability to the kneecap. Physical therapy helps those with MPFL injuries restore knee strength and function and provides post-surgery rehabilitation if surgery is necessary.

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