Your pt. with an MCL tear is in need of healing. For this li…

Your pt. with an MCL tear is in need of healing. For this ligamentous type tissue, if it is kept completely immobile during its healing time, we find that the ultimate repair will be stronger, as there will be adequate forces influencing the alignment of the collagen molecule formation.

This muscle is typically tested in the standing position wit…

This muscle is typically tested in the standing position with heel raises, originating above the knee and posterior knee capsule, then inserting into the calcaneus bone; it also assists in knee flexion, being innervated by a branch of the sciatic nerve at the S1-2 level (Tibial).