Injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee pose a significant challenge in sports rehabilitation due to their complex nature. Identifying PLC injuries are paramount in preventing chronic pain, instability, and/or surgical failure. To educate health professionals and athlete about posterior lateral corner injuries of the knee. Mr. X, 28-year-old badminton coach have been assessed with PLC injury with lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury have been, clinically evaluated and rehabilitated efficiently. Mr. X was diagnosed with LCL injury and PLC injury, the treatment program provided for him on aspects of pain management, strengthening dynamic posterolateral structures, and increasing flexibility so he could continue his services pain-free. Cryotherapy was done before strengthening and stretching exercises. Very often PLC is forgotten during the assessment and rehabilitation of knee injuries. This study throws light into posterolateral aspect of the knee in preventing future complication of the instability of knee which may lead to disability.
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