PCL Rehab Exercises: Best Ways to Recover from a PCL Tear

Get My Free Newsletter: https://rehabscience.com/subscribe/ Book Link: https://amzn.to/4sDMa6B App Link: https://rehabscience.com/membership/ Band Link: https://amzn.to/48NsFBv If you’ve been diagnosed with a PCL injury or are experiencing pain in the back of your knee, your rehab needs to be approached differently than an ACL injury. The posterior cruciate ligament helps prevent the shin bone from shifting backward, and certain exercises can either protect or place stress on this structure depending on how they’re performed. In this video, I break down the key principles of PCL rehab so you can recover safely and effectively. You’ll learn the most common mistakes to avoid, why quadriceps strength is essential, and how to choose exercises that reduce strain on the PCL. I’ll also walk you through a progression of effective exercises, including quad sets, straight leg raises, terminal knee extensions, supported squats, and split squats to help you build strength and control. If you’re looking for a structured, step-by-step program, you can find more resources at Rehabscience.com, along with additional content on YouTube.com/rehabscience and Instagram.com/rehabscience. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Exercise 1: Quad Set + SLR 03:40 Exercise 2: Terminal Knee Extension 05:02 Exercise 3: Partial Squat 06:50 Exercise 4: Partial Split Squat 08:37 My Book & App Dr. Tom Walters and Rehab Science recommend that you speak with your doctor or physical therapist before participating in the exercises demonstrated in this video. The exercises in this video are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No information in this video is to be taken as medical or health advice.