PCL INJURIES
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) can be located on the back of your knee and connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The PCL stops the shinbone from moving too far backwards.
WHAT IS A PCL INJURY?
A PCL injury describes any damage to the ligament including partial or complete ruptures.
The PCL is regarded as one of the most important knee ligaments, providing stability. It prevents excessive straightening and twisting of the knee and any backward movement of the tibia.
The PCL ligament injury can be categorised into 3 grades:
mild damage
partial ligament tear
complete ligament tear
WHAT CAUSES A PCL INJURY?
When a force placed on the PCL is excessive, it can cause a tear or strain. PCL tears generally occur suddenly from a particular incident however sometimes a PCL injury can occur due to repetitive strain.
There are 3 main movements that cause stress on the PCL:
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A PCL INJURY?
There are a few different symptoms of a PCL injury:
HOW IS A PCL INJURY DIAGNOSED?
Your physiotherapist can carry out a thorough knee assessment to diagnose whether you have injured your PCL. Your doctor may refer you for an MRI scan to confirm diagnosis and to see if any other structures have been damaged.
HOW IS A PCL INJURY DIAGNOSED?
Your physiotherapist can carry out a thorough knee assessment to diagnose whether you have injured your PCL. Your doctor may refer you for an MRI scan to confirm diagnosis and to see if any other structures have been damaged.
WHAT TREATMENT CAN FARRELL PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFER FOR A PCL INJURY?
The treatment for a PCL injury depends on the severity of the injury and whether or not surgery has been required. Once you have been assessed, your physiotherapist will choose the most appropriate treatment methods based on your symptoms and response to different treatments.
Treatment options for a PCL injury include:
Ice/heat therapy
BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR A PCL INJURY
Physiotherapy is paramount when you are recovering from a PCL injury in order to effectively rehabilitate your knee and stop the injury from happening again. The particular benefits you receive from physiotherapy will depend on your original symptoms and treatment goals.
Physiotherapy leads to:
Reduced pain
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Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
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