Ligament injuries have been recognized since antiquity. Egyptian medical papyri described bandaging for sprains, while Hippocrates wrote of the importance of joint stability. In the 19th century, anatomy advances clarified the role of ligaments, and bracing was developed to protect healing tissue. In the 20th century, the growth of sports medicine made ligament injuries a focus, particularly in knees and ankles. Today, conservative care combines rehabilitation, orthotics, and manual therapy to restore confidence and function.