When we think of knee exercises, we often think of movements that put a lot of pressure on the knee. Higher intensity equals stronger, right? Not when it comes to boosting joint strength. The best ...

Bend both knees to 90 degrees to lower down in the lunge. Press through your front heel to return to standing. If the reverse ...

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, ...

The purpose of heel slides is to increase the range of motion of your knee. They also help to strengthen and stretch the tissues around the knee and leg muscles. This is an important part of the ...

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Osteoarthritis is a ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Knee injuries are often ...

Exercise after a total knee replacement can increase mobility and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Walking, stair climbing, and activities that target specific muscles may all help. Once ...

A conditioning program that includes stretches can help increase knee strength and mobility. Certain stretches can also help to reduce stress on the knee joint, which may help to reduce knee pain.

Objective To assess effectiveness equivalence between two commonly prescribed 12-week exercise programmes targeting either the quadriceps or the hip muscles in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP).

Knee pain is common. According to one estimate, approximately 25% of adults suffer from it. Although stretching isn't likely to fully relieve knee pain, it may help promote the healing process if the ...

Two physical therapists share ways to modify six popular exercises if you have knee pain and signs it's time to see a doctor.