PCL Injury Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

How it's injured

The classic cause is a dashboard injury, where the knee hits the dashboard in a car crash. Falling onto a bent knee, such as in football, kabaddi or a fall on stairs, can also do it.

PCL injuries are sometimes subtle. Swelling may be moderate and people often keep walking. Some aren't diagnosed until weeks later.

Symptoms

Pain at the back of the knee, swelling, and a feeling of looseness when going down stairs or slopes. Kneeling may be uncomfortable.

Rehabilitation

Most isolated PCL injuries are treated without surgery. Rehab centres on quadriceps strength, since the quadriceps pull the shin forward and help compensate for the damaged PCL. Early on we avoid exercises that stress the ligament, like heavy resisted hamstring curls, and sometimes use a brace that supports the back of the shin.

Balance, control and gradual return to running and sport follow over two to four months for most people. Combined injuries involving other ligaments may need surgery.

Exercises often used for PCL Injury

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All knee exercises

Frequently asked questions