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Sports Injury In My Left Knee Since A Month

Hi I am suffering from a sports injury in my left knee since a month and was diagnosed as Sprained MCL and moderate joint effussion Shall I totally rest or I have to start Physio therapy
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Hi.. You need adequate rest with no movement at all.. Ice packs to reduce the swelling.. Topical NSAID"s can make a lot of difference.. You may use them.. If the effusion is severe, consider orthopedician consultation for tapping the effusion..
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Sports Injury In My Left Knee Since A Month

Hi.. You need adequate rest with no movement at all.. Ice packs to reduce the swelling.. Topical NSAID"s can make a lot of difference.. You may use them.. If the effusion is severe, consider orthopedician consultation for tapping the effusion..