Pain in the front of the knee often results from injury or overuse of the muscles and joints. It can also be a symptom of conditions such as arthritis. Treatment may include rest, pain relief, and ...

Pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg is called posterior knee pain. Finding the cause can be difficult as it can come from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, ...

Working out can wear down joints—especially knees. Knee-strengthening exercises sometimes help, but wearing the best knee brace will offer more immediate support and pain relief from a variety of ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A hyperextended knee — or knee hyperextension — develops when the knee joint bends the wrong way and can damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...

Ron Irby expected the artificial knee implanted in his right leg in September 2018 would last two decades — perhaps longer. Yet in just three years, the Optetrak implant manufactured by Exactech in ...

Strength training can be one of the best treatments for chronic knee pain. Here’s how to do it safely. By Hilary Achauer Caitlin Berzok used to be scared of strength training. She occasionally ...

Sleeping with the right knee pillow can help ease back and hip pain. See which of our carefully vetted picks is best for your sleep style. Sleeping positions are a part of life that we don’t usually ...