To prevent cruciate ligament rupture (cruciate ligament tear), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Physical activity
- Sports that put a strain on the knees, such as soccer, handball, basketball, field hockey, or skiing
Prevention factors
The following factors reduce the risk of re-injury to the knee:
- Abstain from sports that put a strain on the knee,
- Wait at least nine months before she or he returns to sports, and
- Symmetrically strong quadriceps muscles pay attention.
