Sprains and Strain of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Definition:
An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Knee pain
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Loss of ROM
  • Knee instability
Causes
  • "Dashboard injury"- knee is bent, and an object forcefully strikes the shin
  • backwards
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Fall to the front of the knee
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Sprains and Strain of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament 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

Sprains and Strain of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament 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

Sprains and Strain of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament 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