Crisis Intervention . A guide to assist Direct Support Professionals when responding to an emergency situation that places the individual or others at risk of physical harm . Outcomes: Direct Support Professional will understand what emergency physical intervention is and when it can be used.
What is Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury? The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is one of four ligaments important to the stability of the knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, sits just in front of the PCL. The ACL is much better known, in part because injuries to the ACL are much more commonly diagnosed than injuries to the PCL.
With chronic PCL injuries, a bone scan may be needed to look for damage to the bones. Home Treatment of a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. For initial treatment of a PCL injury, the approach known as PRICE may be helpful. This includes: Protecting the knee from further injury; Resting the knee; Icing the knee for short periods with cold packs