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An NPTE podcast for Physical Therapy students looking to get some extra time with test prep on the go. From the brewers of the PT Pintcast.
PCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is:* Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament from excessive posterior translation of the tibia — often from dashboard impact or falling on a flexed knee.* Classic signs:Posterior sag signPosterior knee painDifficulty descending stairsInstability (less dramatic than ACL)Dashboard injury mechanism* Rule-in test:* Posterior Drawer Test (NPTE’s favorite)* Rule-out clues:* Immediate swelling → ACL* Locking/catching → Meniscus* Medial tenderness → MCL* NPTE trap:* “Dashboard injury” = PCL. Never ignore it.* Best treatment:* ROM, quad strength, avoid early hamstring loading.* Mock question included: Yes.Lock down PCL injuries in under 3 minutes. Hit follow for more NPTE wins.
NPTE Studycast | Physical Therapy
An NPTE podcast for Physical Therapy students looking to get some extra time with test prep on the go. From the brewers of the PT Pintcast.
