Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...

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Knee injuries are often caused by a lack of strength or stability in the joint, making it essential to train for healthy knees. Strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the knee help reduce ...

When you think about the muscles you work most on a run, the quads probably come to mind first. Not only do these muscles extend the knee for a strong push-off and flex the hip for a powerful forward ...

BOSTON - Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement. Experts said to focus on the quadriceps muscles, the ...

Most of us don’t really think about our knees until they start hurting. And by then, the damage is often already done. That’s ...

A newly developed bionic knee could help people with above-the-knee amputations walk and climb with greater ease than they could with a traditional prosthesis. The new prosthesis, described July 10 in ...

A new study from the University of Connecticut has discovered that rehabilitation to address chronic knee pain may not be targeting all the right muscles. Neal Glaviano and Sungwan Kim, a Ph.D.

Try seated leg exercises for men over 65, a joint-friendly daily routine from CPT Tyler Read to maintain strength.

Knee pain can often be a significant barrier to maintaining an active lifestyle, but what if the solution to your discomfort lies in something as simple as your sports bra? Recent research published ...

Your thigh is made up of a few different groups of muscles. The thigh is an important part of your body because your thighs bear most of your body’s weight! It’s consequently important to keep your ...

Knee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. CHICAGO – Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, ...