PCL Tear Information
Everything you need to know about treating and healing your PCL Tear
What is the PCL?
The PCL is the strongest ligament in the knee and the most difficult to injure.
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Causes
Car accidents and tackles in contact sports are two common causes of PCL Tears.
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Signs & Symptoms
If you have a PCL injury, you may be experiencing pain, swelling, stiffness and instability.
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Treatment
Treatment for a PCL injury includes rest, ice, blood flow, painkillers and physiotherapy.
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Taping the PCL
Taping your knee can help provide your injured PCL with stability, support and protection.
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Recovery
Healing times depend on the severity of the tear, with Grade 3 tears taking the longest to heal.
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PCL Exercises
These exercises will help you restore strength and flexibility to the knee joint during recovery.
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Surgery
Surgery may be required for severe PCL tears or if other structures in your knee were damaged.
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Cortisone Shots
While they may provide temporary relief, cortisone shots don’t address the PCL tear itself.
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