If you get knee pain or injuries in the gym, that could be from sitting all day. Exercises that strengthen and stretch the leg muscles effectively will help protect knees. For healthier joints, aim to ...

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 ...

Wall sits strengthen your quadriceps, knee caps, and quadricep tendons. Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk. Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus ...

The key to healthy joints is often strengthening the muscles on either side of them. The key to healthy joints is often strengthening the muscles on either side of them. Credit... Supported by By Jen ...

If you're over 40 and experience chronic knee or back pain, this 20-minute yoga routine is perfect for you. This gentle yoga ...

A new review of studies found that aerobic exercise reduced pain and improved quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. Yoga, tai chi, strength training, and a mix of those exercises were ...

Maybe your knee twinges every time you sink into a squat. Or the joint feels off when you’re doing step-ups. Maybe you just can’t seem to lunge without experiencing some knee discomfort. Simply put, ...

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Osteoarthritis is a ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.