Signs of MCL Injury: What Skiers Should Know

The medial collateral ligament is a flat band-like ligament located on the inner side of the knee that helps stabilize the joint and prevent excessive valgus (inward movement) and believe it or not, MCL injuries are one of the most common injuries we diagnose and treat at Nomad Wellness Niseko. Most of the clients are able to walk into the clinic just fine or sometimes with a small limp, but complain of pain on the inside of the knee – especially on palpation.  Even though I am a snowboarder, I have experience recovering from a MCL injury many years ago whilst playing field hockey. I rapidly changed direction and my […]