Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common disorders affecting the knee. The level of pain patients experience intensifies by ascending and descending stairs, as well as participating in athletic ...

Patellar tendinopathy happens when the patella tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone is torn or injured. Stress on the tendon causes tiny tears, which are usually small enough ...

The program is adapted from a comprehensive knee rehabilitation program that has been used successfully with Olympic and elite runners at the San Francisco-based rehabilitation center, Active Care ...

Running and jumping sports often result in jumper’s knee, a condition that causes discomfort around the knee. Lower body exercises can help to minimize pain, build strength, and prevent a recurrence.

Several stretches and strengthening exercises may help manage and prevent runner’s knee. Examples include clam shells, donkey kicks, and stretches that target the quads, hamstrings, and calves.

Q: I have recently began my summer base training for my first season of college cross country and seem to be afflicted with patellar tendonitis. I feel a pain/tightness in the tendon and where it ...

Regular lower body strengthening and stretching can take unwanted stressors off the knee joint, reducing pain. There are several exercises people can try. Doing knee stretches regularly can help a ...