PCL Sprain Rehabilitation Protocols
2 PCL Sprain rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health — PCL Sprain (Non-Operative) | PWB with crutches 0-2 wks; WBAT with crutches 2-4 wks; wean crutches ~4 wks | No hamstring strengthening x 12 wks; avoid hyperextension x 12 wks; PCL brace x 12 wks; CKC limited to 70 deg… |
| Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation — PCL Sprain… | WBAT with crutches day 1; without crutches by wk 3; WBAT wks 7-12 | Brace 0-60° days 1-5, progressing to 0-90° then 0-115°, d/c wk 3; functional brace wks 4-6; avoid active knee… |
All 2 PCL Sprain protocols
PCL Sprain — Non-Operative
Sanford Health
PCL Sprain Rehabilitation — Non-Operative
Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation