Old PCL Tear

Definition:
In the case of an older PCL tear that occurred long prior to evaluation, the patient may complain of instability, or a sensation of the knee giving away. They may also complain of pain which can be in the front of the knee as well.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Knee instability
  • Sensation of knee giving way
  • Pain in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
Causes
  • Bent knee hitting a dashboard in a car accident
  • An object falling on a knee that is bent
  • Misstep
  • Direct blow to the knee
  • Twisting or hyperextension injury
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progressing to knee ROM and strengthening exercises
  • Core stabilization exercises
Old PCL Tear Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Post Surgical Ice Protocol
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Stationary Bike

Old PCL Tear Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Sit On Feet
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Old PCL Tear Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump