: Deadlifting during and after MCL class Ii I have not done a squat or a deadlift in close to 4 weeks. I overtrained and hurt MCL- based on what I read online I think it was a class II tear. I haven't had any pain for my re

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I am no doctor but

I don't think that knee wraps are used for the purpose of supporting damaged joints. If body weight squats cause discomfort weighted squats should be avoided. Also I think knee wraps aren't that good for recovery because they restrict blood flow in the area.
I am not qualified to answer this question.

That said I cannot stress enough how careful you should be with your knees. Ligaments grow slowly and take longer to repair than muscle. I seriously advise you to see a medical proffessional and enjoy some low impact and "easy on the joints" sports. Swimming, cycling (not off-road), etc. I have a friend who tore a ligament and it is something I would urge you to avoid.

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Yes you need to be seen.

Knee braces i.e. CopperFIT do nothing. If you're orthopedically evaluated - if indicated - they'll recommend a brace.
A grade II MCL sprain means it's partially torn (to what degree?)
however it sounds like this was a self diagnosis

Realize a few things here:

Collagen is avascular and consists of fibers that run parallel to each other. (this provides it's tensile strength).
It heels slowly and if you're not receiving proper rehab the fibers
heal in a random "spaghetti" like pattern. As the majority of fibers are no longer parallel it provides little support and a full tear becomes likely.

With an MCL tear medial movements should be painful - avoid
knock-knee positions (genu valgum).
Your foot position doesn't really matter in this case. This does not change the fact your MCL is still partially torn.
Your knee position is what you need to watch. Minimize lower extremity movements toward the midline of your body.