The effect of a rehabilitative approach on some chemical and physical variables and the degree of pain for patients with partial rupture of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee joint for young volleyball players.

Abstract

The aim of the research is to develop a rehabilitative protocol for individuals with partial tears of the lateral collateral ligament (MCL) and to investigate the impact of this rehabilitative protocol, based on physical principles, on the specific strength of young volleyball players with MCL injuries. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the differences in certain physical variables related to the lateral collateral ligament (MCL) before and after the rehabilitative protocol. The researcher employed an experimental approach to achieve the research objectives, utilize both pre-test and post-test measurements for the same group. The research sample was purposefully selected from young players of Al-Kufa Sports Club who had suffered partial tears of the lateral collateral ligament in the knee. The sample comprised 6 players. Data was collected using references and scientific studies conducted in the field of injuries and rehabilitation.The researcher hypothesized that the rehabilitative protocol would have a positive effect on rehabilitating individuals with lateral collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. The study also suggested that there would be differences in certain physical variables (range of motion and thigh muscle circumference) before and after the rehabilitative protocol, favoring the post-test measurements.Among the key findings, the researcher concluded that the proposed rehabilitative exercises for the lateral collateral ligament (MCL) in the knee joint have a significant role in rehabilitating injured athletes, enabling them to return to training activities. The protocol was found to have an impact on restoring the range of motion of the knee joint and developing certain physical variables.