Exercises

In the case of a torn cruciate ligament, it is crucial to strengthen the entire surrounding musculature so that the knee becomes more stable. This is particularly important in conservative treatment, as the muscles must take over the task of the cruciate ligaments. The quadriceps femoris, the ischiocrural muscles, Sartorius, the tensor fascie latae, the adductors and the calf muscles belong to the decisive musculature. Strengthening exercises are: M. Quadriceps femoris (front thigh muscles) Supine position or seat: push through the hollow of the knee of the stretched leg so that the M. Quadriceps tenses up (increase: lift the stretched leg in the pushed through position) Squat (variations: remain in the bent position or simply sit on the wall, wide or narrow straddle or even lateral squat) Loss of stride For all exercises, a proper execution applies, d. i.e. never push the knees out over the toes, push the buttocks backwards when squats, keep the upper body straight and keep the abdomen and back tension. Variation: Alternately lift legs, push pelvis up and down, write numbers with stretched leg Prone position or 4-footed stand, leg bent or stretched upwards Adductors (medial side of thigh) Abductors (M. Sartorius, M. Tensor fasciae latae, for abduction) Calf muscles → Move calf muscles with other leg in all directions (write eighth) → Therapist gives resistance at pelvis, knee or foot Lunges on uneven ground Knee bends on uneven ground Jumps from right to left with holding leg axis Jump on one leg on uneven ground Sprinting on large mat with sudden stops Further exercises can be found under Exercises for a cruciate ligament rupture

Supine position or seat: push through the hollow of the knee of the stretched leg so that the M. Quadriceps is tensed (increase: lift stretched leg in pushed through position)
Knee bend (variations: stay in the bent position or just wall sitting, wide or narrow slide or even lateral knee bend)
Failure steps

See above knee bend and lunge
Bridging (supine position, feet up, pelvis up) Variation: Lift legs alternately, push pelvis up and down, write numbers with stretched leg
Variation: Lift legs alternately, push pelvis up and down, write numbers with stretched leg

Variation: Lift legs alternately, push pelvis up and down, write numbers with stretched leg

Prone position or 4-footed stand, stretch leg bent or stretched upwards
Exercises on the machines in the gym: leg press, leg extension

Bridging with ball between the knees and squeeze
Lateral position: lay the upper leg forward and press it into the floor

Bridging (see above) with Theraband around the knees → Pressure to the outside
Lateral position: Lift leg upwards (several turns and passes)

Practice one-legged stand (important: keep knees slightly bent)

Failure steps on uneven ground
Knee bends on uneven ground
Jumps from right to left with holding the leg axis
Jump on one leg on uneven ground
Sprinting on large mat with sudden stops