Since 1974, 39 cases, after thumb reconstruction by means of free transplantation of second toe, haveundergone functional training in the therapeutic gymnasium of Huaskan Hospital. Functional training consists of using intermittent traction with indigenous equipmints to moblize the thumb joints and using resistanceexercises with small rubber balls and wooden framed net of rubber bends to strengthen the thumb musclesThe training was carried out three sessions a week for a total of 18--219 sessions, averaging 49. 5 sessions. The distribution of cases in classes of basic function of the thumb was as follows: Before training: Good, 0; fair, 11; poor, 28; After training: Good, 2; fair. 32; poor, 5. Practical activities of the hand, such as selfserving. writing, sewing and using common tools were perfor-med satisfactorily when basic function of the thumb reached "good" or "fair" class.

Peak Torque(PT),Total Work(TW),Average Power(AP),Torque Acceleration Energy(TAE),Set Total Work(STW),Endurance Ratio (ER)and DOrsal/plantar ratio of ankle dorsal and plantarflexion were tested in 101 patients with lumbar disc protrusion using a Cybex一6000 isokinetic muscle test-ing instrument.The results showed the most tested of the affected side was signficantly lower than that onthe opposite side. The PT,TW and STW of the affected side was lower 70一80%than that on the oppo-site side. The rest was lower 20一30%than another side. No significant difference of endurance ratios be-tween the affected and unaffected sides was noted.