Knee water therapy exercises are increasing in popularity. Knee therapy exercises in the water are suitable for people of all ages and sizes, and for various levels of injury severity. The buoyancy of the water takes some of the weighted pressure...
Strong and stable knee joints are important for sports, work and the activities of everyday life. Your knees must support your weight and enable you to move, and it doesn't take much for an injury to occur. Different treatments are available for...
Knee exercises for therapy are mainly concerned with two major muscles that surround and support your knee, your hamstrings and quadriceps. Your hamstrings run along the back of your knee. Your quadriceps, otherwise known as your thigh muscles,...
When the muscles that support your knees are weak, extra stress gets put on the knee joints and can cause pain or injury. The hamstring muscles are one of the main groups that support the knees. They attach to the back and side of each knee....
Knee surgery requires physical therapy exercises to help you heal properly. These exercises begin in the most basic form, such as slowly bending your knee and standing. As strength and stability return to your knee, the physical therapy exercises...
Your knee is a complex joint consisting of ligaments, bones and tendons that are responsible for bearing and absorbing your body weight when your feet touch the ground. A degenerative condition, such as osteoarthritis, or a knee injury may make it...
Total knee replacement surgery involves removal of damaged parts of the knee joint and replacing them with metal or plastic. The surgery is required to relieve severe pain that is not responsive to treatment modalities such as medications, weight...
Knee problems can be caused by any number of factors, including kneecap dislocation, arthritis, overuse, ligament tears and bone fractures. Different types of physical therapy exercise can strengthen and stretch your knee and work on returning...
Hip, knee and ankle pain can all originate from weakness in the hip joint. Weakness and dysfunction in the hip area can also contribute to injuries in the hips and ankles due to the excess strain placed on these joints. Physical therapy exercises...
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon inserts a small device into your knee to help repair damage to the cartilage or other structures in your joint. Knee arthroscopy often involves the repair of torn cartilage or the removal...
Runner's knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a condition that causes a dull or aching pain around or under your kneecap, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This condition can be aggravated by walking up or down stairs...
The hamstrings and quadriceps muscle groups each contain tendons that cross the knee joint. You may develop tendinitis, or inflammation, in the knee if these tendons are stressed repetitively, such as during sports involving jumping or running,...
Knee ligaments help stabilize your knee joint during activities, but when they become sprained or torn, your knee becomes unstable. Physical therapy exercises strengthening muscles around your knee, improve joint stability and allow you to return...
Backpacking requires a good level of fitness and strength. The extra weight in your pack means that your legs, hips, back and shoulders must work much harder than usual. Of all the weight-bearing joints, you knees are the most susceptible to...
Knee pain and injury is often treated with physical therapy. Common exercises for the knee are meant to strengthen muscles around the knee and stretch the tendons and ligaments attached to the knee bone. But exercise can create further injury to...
Injuries to your knee and leg often require physical therapy exercises to improve chances of recovery. Start with simple exercises such as slowly bending your knee and progress slowly to the use of machines and free weights. Failure to follow the...
The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, is located on the outer portion of your knee and attaches your femur to your fibula. This relatively small ligament plays an important role in the lateral stability of your knee by resisting excessive force...
Grinding knees can be caused by a number of joint conditions, including osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome causing the knee and/or kneecap to become inflamed, painful, unstable and unable to move as intended. Therapy exercises for...
Arthritis in the knee -- also called osteoarthritis -- is a debilitating condition that results when the protective cartilage at your joint begins to wear down. As a result, your knee bones begin to rub against each other, which can cause...
Weak and painful knees can hinder almost every part of your day-to-day life. You might find it hard to use the stairs, to remain seated for long periods of time, have difficulty driving and to walk around. This common problem can be caused by an...
Swimming pools can be more than just a recreational place of activity. You can exercise in the water to help rehabilitate an injured knee. Physical therapy programs for knees are designed to return you to pain-free mobility while providing the...
Knee replacement therapy involves an arduous, time-consuming rehabilitative process that involves a variety of exercises that concentrate on strengthening and stretching knee muscles. Choosing the correct type of exercise bike will increase your...
A fracture of the tibial plateau -- the flat, articulating surface of the tibia at the knee joint -- causes immediate and excruciating pain. There also is noticeable swelling, tenderness and deformity at the injured knee. This type of fracture can...
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and, as such, it is prone to injury. Knee problems are the most common reason people visit an orthopedic surgeon, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, with knee problems accounting...
Exercising your knee muscles and ligaments can help you strengthen your legs and add stability to your lower extremities over time. Increased strength and stability in your legs can also help lower the risk of injury to your knees. You can...
Once you have knee surgery, it is important to do the work during rehab so you can regain full strength and full range of motion in your knee. After surgery, you will have to stay off your feet for a period of four to six weeks. However, once you...
Physical therapy exercises can help manage the knees by strengthening the muscles in the knee area, placing less stress on your knee joints and helping them to better absorb shock. They can also stretch and lengthen the muscles that support the...
Your knee is a resilient joint designed to carry the stress of your body weight during movements like walking and running. When you repeatedly place added stress on your body through exercise or additional weight or experience an injury, the...
Leg extensions work the quadriceps for physical therapy or exercise. Learn how to work out the lower body with leg extensions using tubing in this exercise video from a physical fitness trainer.