Treatments. Lateral collateral ligament tears do not heal as well as medial collateral ligament tears do. Grade 3 lateral collateral ligament tears may require surgery. In some cases, all that is required is rest, wearing a brace, taking pain relievers such as ibuprofen and having physical therapy.
Research does suggest that the lying leg curl is better at activating the lower lateral and lower medial hamstrings compared to the semi-stiff leg deadlift, but this doesnât necessarily mean itâs a required movement.
Dumbbell leg curl. Exercise details. Starting position. Place a dumbbell on its end next to the lower end of a flat bench. Lie prone (on your front) on the bench, with your knees close to the edge. Pinch the dumbbell between the arches of your feet. Grasp the sides or legs of the bench for stability.