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The anterior cruciate ligament is the most important ligament of the knee, since it is responsible for the stability of the biggest joint in the human body. The injury of the anterior cruciate ligament is the most common injury in this specific joint and often it appears between people who are involved with sports. Most of the times, this injury is treated surgically. However, there are also cases where conservative treatment is followed. This is a procedure in which the patient must follow a rehabilitation program through physiotherapy, in order for the knee to become functional. If the patient is an athlete, rehabilitation must continue until the patient will be able to return back in the sports activities. Therefore, it is crucial to create an effective and comprehensive rehabilitation program, designed by the physiotherapist, who will be in touch with the treating physician.