Rebuild Knee Stability, Agility, and Confidence for Sport
MCL Injury Rehab in Bundoora
Cutting and Contact-Sport Focused Knee Rehab for Athletes
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What Is an MCL Injury?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inside of your knee and plays a vital role in stabilising the joint — particularly during cutting, lateral movements, and contact.
MCL injuries commonly occur due to valgus stress, which forces the knee inward — often during tackles, sudden pivots, or when landing awkwardly in sport. Field sports like football, rugby, netball and basketball are particularly high-risk for this mechanism.
Common Symptoms of an MCL Injury:
- Pain and swelling along the inner (medial) side of the knee
- Instability or looseness when changing direction or pivoting
Discomfort during walking, jogging, or descending stairs
Difficulty with sport-specific tasks like cutting, jumping, or contact drills
In more severe cases, difficulty fully extending or flexing the knee
Our Numbers
Transforming Athletes
200+
5 STAR REVIEWS
2000+
ATHLETES RETURNED TO SPORT
10000+
ATHLETE REHAB HOURS COMPLETED
Why Early Rehab Matters
A proper rehab plan from the start can significantly speed up healing and reduce the chance of longer-term issues. At Pivot Bundoora, we focus on progressive loading, movement correction, and return-to-play testing from day one.
Early rehab helps:
Promote optimal ligament healing with controlled movement and loading
Prevent the development of compensatory movement patterns that can overload other joints (e.g. hip, ankle)
Accelerate return to sport by addressing the demands of cutting, agility, and contact-specific drills
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Athlete Performance Program
High Performance Training Throughout Your Entire Season.
Our MCL Rehab Approach at Pivot Bundoora
We provide structured, stage-based rehab that adapts as you progress:
Phase 1 – Acute Management
Swelling and pain control using manual therapy, compression, and gentle mobility
Restoration of range of motion (ROM)
Bracing or taping support where indicated (especially for Grade II–III injuries)
Phase 2 – Strength Development
Targeted strength for quads, hamstrings, adductors, and calves
Isometric, concentric, and eccentric loading to rebuild joint control
Introduction of balance and proprioception drills to support stability
Phase 3 – Movement and Running Integration
Return to linear running under physiotherapist guidance
Agility and change-of-direction drills
Contact preparation: cutting under pressure, lateral resistance, and reactive drills
Phase 4 – Testing and Return to Play
Video feedback for movement analysis
Hop testing and strength benchmarks to confirm readiness
Sport-specific reloading based on your code (football, netball, rugby, etc.)
Who will be looking after your rehab?
How It Works
You Play Sport, We Do The Rest
Contact Us
Contact us by phone, email, or via the contact form.
If via email, please provide any imaging or reports that you have so we can provide you with clear advice.
Tell Us Your Needs
We will discuss where you are at in your rehab over the phone prior to attending your first appointment
Initial Appointment
Assessment of your MCL to determine your injury and your rehab plan.
We may refer you to additional scans or a surgical opinion at this point.
Advanced Rehab Membership
Although it is not vital to be a member to work with us, it is highly recommended for a fast rehab and to get the best bang for your buck.
Why Choose Pivot Sports Performance?
💡 Sports-specific rehab planning tailored to your position and sport demands
🏋️♂️ Integrated Strength & Conditioning for a high-performance return
🏃♂️ Access to field-based rehab to bridge the gym-to-game gap
💳 Private health rebates and sports insurance available for physiotherapy sessions
Testimonial
Here's What Our Athletes Are Saying
Meagan Kiely
M. Physiotherapy
B. Health Science
Meagan is a Physiotherapist with 5+ years experience treating sport and musculoskeletal injuries.
Meagan has a keen interest in sports injuries & has experience treating a wide range of conditions. She’s passionate about educating and inspiring her patients, and guiding them through the process of achieving their goals. She aims to keep people doing what they love, and simply modify activity where possible.
Meagan has experience playing professional sport, having recently retired from Richmond FC after 4 seasons. She is a previous VFLW captain and B&F, and has a wealth of knowledge in and around high performance sport.
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Session-To-Session Pricing
$155
Initial Consultation (45 minutes)
$117
Subsequent Consult* (30 minutes)
*for the same injury *
*Following your consultation, your private health care fund will be swiped and the gap will be charged.
Subjective Assessment
Physical Examination & Diagnosis
Tailored Treatment
Action Plan
Advanced Rehab Membership
$167
PER WEEK
*Your statement will be sent to you so you can claim with your private health fund or sports insurance.
Weekly 1:1 Physiotherapy Session with Individualised Rehabilitation Program ($1261 value);
Strength & Power Performance Profiling ($780 value);
Concussion Baseline Test ($274 value);
Free Gym Membership with Unlimited S&C Coaching ($2340 value);
Speed and Agility Sessions ($1620 value);
Unlimited Access To Our Recovery Systems ($1087 value); &
Master Your Mental Skills Mini-Course ($397 value).
MCL Injury Rehab FAQs
Do I need a knee brace after an MCL injury?
For Grade II or III injuries, a hinged brace is often recommended during the early phase of rehab to limit excessive valgus movement.
As strength, control, and pain improve, we progressively reduce your reliance on bracing and support you in returning to brace-free function.
Can I return to sport without surgery?
Yes — the vast majority of MCL injuries are successfully managed without surgery.
Conservative rehab is typically effective, even for moderate-to-severe strains.
Surgery is only considered if there's multi-ligament involvement (e.g. ACL + MCL) or if the ligament fails to heal after extensive rehab.
How do you know when I'm ready to return to sport?
We use objective testing — not just “time off” — to guide return to sport. This includes:
Strength testing (quad, hamstring, adductor symmetry)
Hop and landing control tests Change-of-direction drills under pressure
Sport-specific reactivity and fatigue testing
Only once you pass these benchmarks — and feel confident — will we clear you to return.
Our No Risk
Guarantee
At the end of your initial treatment, your action plan will be discussed and a expected recovery time will be established. If you have not recovered in that time, lived up to the expectations and there have been no unforeseen events, we will continue to rehabilitate your injury without additional charge!
Bundoora Location
23 Clements Ave, Bundoora, 3083
Ringwood Location
Unit 1/7 Oban Road, Ringwood, 3134
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