The quad muscles are one of the main muscle groups that support the knee. Not only do they help to stabilize the knee, but they also increase control over knee movement, enabling you to flex your knee more efficiently without injury. In the knee...
Due to the high amount of strain placed on the knees throughout the course of a lifetime, almost half of all Americans experience knee arthritis by age 85, according to "U.S. News & World Report." Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when your...
Knee pads refer to a common piece of safety equipment used in the extreme disciplines of bicycle riding. BMX riding, or bicycle motocross, involves high speed racing competitions as well as trick riding contests. Many riders in the early 1990s...
Exercise can help improve mood and stamina, and lower the risk of several chronic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Most experts and health care professionals, therefore, recommend regular exercise to improve quality of...
Parkour involves movements that allow you to get around, over or beneath obstacles in your path. Because of the intensity of this style of exercise, your risk of injury is greater than traditional forms of exercise. At particular risk are your...
Volleyball players whose style of play and position involve a lot of time digging the ball use their knees often during play. Beach volleyball players needn't worry about the impact of digging on their knees; however indoor volleyball players may...
At approximately 6 to 10 months, your baby will take off on all fours and start to explore her world. Once the scooting turns into marathon crawling sessions, your may notice your baby's knees looking red, scuffed or irritated. Most babies get...
Both skateboarders and rollerskaters utilize pads to keep their knees protected during high speed tricks and maneuvers. While protective knee pads may look similar at first glance, certain models are equipped with specialized features. According...
The patella is one of the most exposed bones in the body. The body's design offers little protection between impact and bone. Impact trauma or being on your knees for a long period of time can cause the knee to develop bursitis or a broken...
Most sports require strong knees, and it's critical to protect your knees to avoid cartilage tears or surgery later in life. But it's not just athletes who suffer from knee problems. Lifting, climbing or squatting during daily activities places...
Catchers generally are considered to have the toughest job on the baseball field. The catcher is involved in every pitch thrown. In many cases, the catcher calls the pitches, positions the infielders and outfielders and blocks home plate when the...
The knee is the biggest joint in the body and one of the most active. Sprains and tears are common to knee ligaments that attach the thighbone to the lower leg, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. There are ligaments on the...
Jumping rope builds the muscles of your legs and strengthens your connective tissues, including your knee joints. In addition to providing cardiovascular exercise, jumping rope also improves your balance and footwork. Jumping rope allows boxers...
The knee joint is not immune to sprains, strains and other running-induced injuries. If you have a knee bone bruise following a run, it could signify a problem. Training too hard, twisting motions -- like a sudden turn while running -- and...
Knee pain and injuries are a major concern of coaches and trainers when athletes perform heavy squats. Fortunately, most issues that cause knee pain and injury are technical and can be corrected through coaching and repetition. Even with proper...
If you have knee trouble, strengthening the muscles surrounding your knee joints will help provide stability. You must carefully select the exercises you perform and stop if you experience any pain in your knee joint itself. While some pain from...
The leg press and leg extension machines are used to train your legs. The leg press is a compound exercise using both the knee and hip joints. The leg extension machine is an isolation exercise, using only the knee joint. While neither exercise is...
Leg curls help build your hamstrings -- the muscles on the backs of your thighs. These muscles perform multiple functions and help provide stability for your knee and hip joints. In addition to providing power when running, they provide strength...
Both the leg press and seated leg curl work your legs, but the leg press primarily works your quadriceps -- the muscles on the front of your thighs. The leg curl works your hamstrings -- the muscles on the back of your thighs. For proper leg...
Knee braces can help stabilize your knee joint, allowing your kneecap to track correctly. They also can provide support and prevent injury. Certain braces purposefully restrict movement. However, your doctor can recommend braces that move with you...
The largest joint in your body, the knee is located at the end of your thigh bone (femur) and connects to the top of the shin bone (tibia) where it rotates. The kneecap (patella) slides in a groove at the end of the femur. Large ligaments connect...
Knee problems are extremely common in older adults, but can also affect athletes or those who have experienced trauma directly to the knee region. For those who have experienced knee trauma or have any sort of pain around the knee, keeping the...
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, snowboarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. However, snowboarding also puts you at risk for developing lower-extremity injuries. The American College of Sports Medicine also...
Football is a full-speed, full-contact sport, and players need as much protection as possible for those collisions. Helmets and shoulder pads are two famous protective padded devices, but players also wear padding on their legs under their...
The knee is a complex structure, engineered to allow mobility, and speed, while supporting the body's weight. This sturdy hinge is the largest joint in the body, but it is not invulnerable to damage. Its intricate construction involves four bones,...
Rightly or not, many women consider their hips, thighs and the back of their arms to be trouble spots in need of toning. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as spot reduction; whittling fat away from these areas occurs with regular aerobic...
The squat is a basic exercise where you squat down by bending at the hips, knees and ankles, then stand back up. If you wish to do squat exercises properly and safely at home, you need a barbell and a good power rack. You don't need high-tech...
Much of the strength to kick a football comes from not only your legs, but your back and core. Compound exercises that work many muscles by using multiple joints will allow you to build strength and generate power. Always train using a full range...
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