knee still stiff

[secondrow]

hi,2 1/2 weeks ago i was tackled playing rugby ,left leg,on the outside of the knee,at about 45 degree from behind .the knee went forward with the tacklers weight,a very loud crack/pop was immediate.the knee stiffened straight away,but no swelling.stiffness virtually gone now however still painful when kneeling,seems to be at the top of calf muscl, very painful, and left front of knee.physio said strained ligament.any help would be great as already had two ops on right knee.woud strapping help

[Heidi]

Hi
What has the physio done? Have they given you any exercises or treatment?
Will have to take their word for it being a ligament as they have been able to assess it properly.
Keep the knee moving and do stretching/flexibility exercises. Once pain free start strengthening.
Strapping may be helpful once you return to sport.

[secondrow]

hi,thanks for reply.all physio really done is to stretch the knee in all directions,ie,pulling foot out whilst pushing knee in,and the opposite.what could you recommend as can now kneel on it but dont have full flexibility,still pain at top of calf.also had massage to the area

[secondrow]

sorry,forgot to say ,have not been given any exercise or stretching plan

[Heidi]

If you don't have full movement at the knee then you should definately have been given some exercises to try to regain this. Just knee extension and flexion exercises. Ask your physio next time you go in.

[stevedav]

Well pulling base out while impelling knee in,and the opposite.what could you suggest as can now kneel on it but dont have full flexibility,still agony at peak of calf.also had massage to the area

[Heidi]

Exercises such as this: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/anterior_cruciate_ligament/mobility.php?injury=acl

[stevedav]

pulling base out while impelling knee in,and the opposite.what could you suggest as can now kneel on it but dont have full flexibility,still agony at peak of calf.also had massage to the locality

[Heidi]

Sorry I don't understand what you mean in your first sentence.