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PCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol
PCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol Dr. Mark Adickes Introduction: This Rehabilitation Protocol has been developed for the patient who has posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Reconstruction . The PCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation is unique in that extreme knee flexion places excessive stress on the newly reconstructed PCL. Several activities should be avoided early post-operatively, for best results, avoid: o Isolated active hamstring contraction o Open chain active knee extension from a starting point beyond 70 of flexion o Knee extension from 70-0 is allowed with adequate strength; FROM extension is started at 6 weeks post-op o Flexion should be gained with passive wall slides to avoid active hamstring contraction Goals of Rehabilitation are to: Control joint pain, swelling, hemarthrosis Regain normal knee range of motion Regain a normal gait pattern Regain normal lower extremity strength Regain normal proprioception, balance, and coordination The physical therapy is to begin post-op day #1.
PCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol Dr. Mark Adickes Introduction: • This rehabilitation protocol has been developed for the patient who has posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.
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