Sudden Onset Pain Posterior Knee Area
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
To help prevent sports-related knee injures, you can:
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Warm up and stretch before you participate in athletic activities.
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Do exercises to strengthen the leg muscles around your knee.
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Don't increases the intensity of your training program suddenly. Never push yourself too hard. Increase your intensity gradually.
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Wear comfortable, supportive shoes that fit your feet and fit your sport.
Treatment
For all grades of PCL sprains,...
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