“The key to a successful exercise program is variety. Completing a balance of aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility ...

This gradual cartilage wear causes micro-injuries and triggers low-grade inflammation within the joint. While weight loss can ...

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

New research reveals that one form of movement outperforms all others when it comes to reclaiming your mobility. If you're ...

Internal derangement of the knee (IDK) describes disorders affecting the knee joint. These can include a torn meniscus, loose bodies in the knee, cartilage damage, and damaged collateral or cruciate ...

Some amount of fluid around your knee is necessary — it helps cushion your bones and keeps the joint limber. But if too much fluid accumulates, it can lead to an effusion (or an abnormal collection of ...

Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) represents a new paradigm in treating knee osteoarthritis that had hitherto been handled ...

Objective To systematically review and synthesise patellofemoral joint reaction force (PFJRF) in healthy individuals and those with patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis (OA), during everyday ...

Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage of a person’s kneecap softens. It is common in athletes of high impact sports or those who have arthritis in their knees. Chondromalacia patella is ...

Overture Orthopaedics, a privately held U.S.-based medical device company providing surgeons with innovative joint ...

Stretches like the knee to chest stretch and trunk rotation can help relieve SI joint pain. A physical therapist can also provide targeted exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Share on ...

Sometimes the injury occurs in a flash—slipping on ice, bending down awkwardly, trying to pick up a heavy object. Sometimes it develops over time—runner's knee, too many loaded squats, etc. Whatever ...