Pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg is called posterior knee pain. Finding the cause can be difficult as it can come from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, ...

As runners, we place a lot of emphasis on taking care of our lower legs. But we can't forget about the larger muscles, tendons and ligaments higher up, like hips, glutes and hamstrings. When one of ...

An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests. Pain on the outer (or lateral) part of ...

When you have achy, sore knees, working out is probably the last thing you want to do. But generally speaking, exercising bad knees can actually help them feel better. "While you might not feel like ...

(KUTV) — The popliteus is a small muscle that resides across the posterior aspect of the knee joint and helps support it's healthy function. Jeffery Beck, exercise specialist from Intermountain ...

The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body, making knee pain a common issue. The activities of daily life can take a toll on your knees. Walking puts stress on your knees ...

The first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration, and will be distributed to orthopedic surgeons to use next week. Dr. Aaron G ...