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Questions tagged [knees]

The major, forward-facing joint in the leg - joining the thigh and lower leg.

The major, forward-facing joint in the leg - joining the thigh and lower leg.

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Patellofemoral Syndrome Exercises

For many years I have suffered from patellofemoral syndrome. My understanding is that, in my case, the cause is the relatively under developed VMO on both legs. I do a great deal of split squats and they help a lot, but I would like to identify…
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Is there any stretch (or place I can apply pressure) that specifically targets the ACL?

I had ACL surgery a couple years ago and things have been great. I've been running more and have some (very minor) discomfort in that knee. I really have no idea if it could be the ACL or not. Is there a stretch I can do that will specifically…
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Pain at the back of the left Knee

I happened to run on a uneven terrain (about a half a mile), from then on I am experiencing some pain in the back of my left knee when raised to my chest folded Could anyone please suggest some stretching exercises?
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Why does standing for too long make knees sore?

I don't seem to get sore knees unless i stand still for extended periods of time. My knees are fine when I skateboard or do exercise though so it made me curious. EDIT: I skateboard for more than 4 hours and am fine afterwords. I only get the pain…
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Injury to knee, need advice

I have a Meniscus Tear to my right knee, itself subject of an ACL rebuild 20 years ago. I don't think I will have an op, as it is not completely severed. So I know I will need to strengthen my quads. What exercises, once the swelling and pain has…
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Can i do cycling and Situps with Knee problems?

I hear a crackling sound under my knee cap when i walk up/down the stairs but without any pain. Can i do situps and cycling with this problem? Also is there any remedial exercises for knee related problems?
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Knee preservation

I am a person who is plagued with a bad knee. Football took its toll on me from playing it in my younger years, and now its left me with some lasting knee discomfort. I'm likely somebody who will get a knee replacement 15+ years down the road when…
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