Patella Bursa

A Fluid-Filled Sac on the Front of the Knee

Housemaid's knee, preacher's knee and bursitis are all terms for swelling on the front of the knee, a condition that has been documented for centuries. Bursitis is the most common cause of a fluid-filled sac on the front of the knee, and it can...

Knee Soreness & Squats

Squats are a type of exercise that can be done using just body weight or with added weights. The move targets the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus maximus and erector spinae muscles. Secondary muscles worked are the gluteus minimus and medius,...

Causes of Pain in the Knee Cap

There are numerous causes of kneecap pain. The kneecap, or patella, along with the tibia and femur and numerous soft tissue structures, compose the knee joint. The patella protects the anterior or front aspect of the knee joint from injury....

Knee Joint Injuries

The knee joints are the major weight-bearing joints in a person's body and are quite prone to injury. Strengthening the bones, muscles and connective tissues of the knees can help decrease a person's risk of injuring her knees. Such exercises...