Exercises such as squats and lunges are widely performed for their effectiveness in developing strength, balance-and general lower body tone. However, poor form invites knee pain, back strain, or even ...

When it comes to strengthening your body, major muscle groups—hamstrings, quads, chest, and core—might come to mind first. But if you’re not regularly incorporating moves into your exercise routine ...

Each year, nearly half of all runners in the U.S. wrestle with some type of pain or injury. The most commonly affected area, totaling 27 percent of running injuries is—you guessed it—the knee. If you ...

Knee pain is a common problem among adults of all ages. It can have many causes, including arthritis, traumatic injury, and stress on structures of the knee over time. Sometimes knee pain is mild and ...

Build stronger legs after 50 with 5 joint-friendly chair exercises targeting quads, glutes, and hamstrings—no heavy weights ...

A loud pop in the knee followed by pain can signify injury to the soft tissues or bone of the joint or surrounding areas. The knee is a complex joint that facilitates movement and bears considerable ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 30-year-old woman was evaluated because of back pain, leg stiffness, and falling. Tone was increased in ...

Rob White is happily married and the father of five boys, all younger than 10, and referees high school and college soccer ...