The posterior cruciate ligament helps control backward movement of the shin relative to the thigh. Injury can occur through a direct impact or forceful bending of the knee.
Why it matters
Some PCL injuries are treated without surgery, while more complex injuries may require specialist management. Rehabilitation must consider ligament healing and avoid inappropriate early loading.
Practical steps
- Follow the individual protection and loading plan.
- Restore mobility without forcing positions restricted by the clinician.
- Build quadriceps, hip and calf strength progressively.
- Add balance, running and sport-specific work only when the knee is ready.
How Steppie can fit in
Steppie may be introduced later as gentle standing variation if controlled weight shifting is approved. It is not an early-stage rehabilitation tool or a replacement for targeted exercise.
Steppie is not a treatment and does not replace exercise, physiotherapy or medical assessment. It is a practical aid that can make it easier to vary your working position and include small, controlled movements during the day.
When to seek professional advice
Specialist assessment is important after significant trauma, persistent instability, swelling or suspected combined ligament injury.
Frequently asked question
Recovery time depends on injury grade, associated damage, treatment choice and activity goals. Progress should be based on function as well as time.
