Ligament Tears

Ligament tears are caused when over stretched beyond capacity at joint locations resulting in tearing away from the bone. Tears are common from weight bearing activities or activities that involve sudden movements. Most ligament injuries occur in the knee, ankle, shoulders, and wrist.

There are three types of graded tears:

• Grade 1 – Mild
• Grade 2 – Moderate
• Grade 3 – Full tear/rupture