Strength training in the rehabilitation of cruciate ligament tears.

Pure strength training will result in good functional results in most patients with anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injuries. In a randomised study it was shown that functional training without specific strength training will result in at least comparable results to isokinetic training. In order to increase compliance and to improve the results of training a new rehabilitation programme combines pure strength training and functional training. The aim of this treatment is to restore the dynamic stability of the knee.