I’m hoping to get a bit of info on recovery from a grade 1 MCL injury.
History – I’m not far off 70 now. My R knee’s been a bit niggly climbing stairs for months on and off, so maybe that shows instabiity and means this was coming slowly and inevitably – but a comedy sideways off the bike, failing on a way too steep short off-road climb seems to have been the crux moment.
The medial (inner) side of my R kneecap area is now sore on stairs and walking (at first with a VERY short gait). Downhill walking is worse. It came on the day after my off.
This was 4 weeks ago. My favourite Sports Therapist diagnosed grade 1 MCL inflammation and gave me some side leg raises and clams to help support the knee now and in future. As instructed, I’ve also iced it (on and off).
The jury is SO split on icing injuries these days!
Plus linament or arnica cream on and off. Feels like I’m at least doing SOMETHING!
Anyhoo. Anyone had this low grade MCL issue? Recovered successfully? Completely, or is it now a weak spot?
30 days in I’m walking better when th a more normal gait & can ride on the flat as long as I don’t try too hard when standing.
I’m looking fwd to the opening of Hove’s new Velosolutions pumptrack where I plan to work on my trail skills amongst the ankle biters. Hope I’m ready for that and the better weather that’s occasionally showing itself.
I imagine it’s a common injury. This is grade 1 (out of 3) so not a tear or rupture. Thoughts welcome.