Knee Ligament Injuries: PCL, LCL, MCL, and ACL Injury
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How Can I Prevent a Knee Ligament Injury?
Knee ligament injuries are hard to prevent, since they're usually the result of an accident. But taking some precautions might lower your risks. You should:
- Keep your thigh muscles strong with regular stretching and strengthening.
- Stretch before and after physical activity.
- Never abruptly increase the intensity of your workout. Make changes slowly.
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