Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain

Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain By Christine Luff Many runners fall into the classic injury pattern:  run, get injured, recover, run again, get injured again. To end the cycle, you need to determine the cause of the injury and fix it. Often that means improving strength and balancing out muscle weaknesses. If you've suffered from knee pain in the past, here are some exercises to work into your routine. Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain  Strengthening the muscles that support and stabilize the knee can help prevent knee pain. Here are some effective exercises to try. READ NOW 8 Smart Weight Loss Strategies for Runners  If you're trying to lose weight by running, here are some other successful strategies to boost your efforts.   READ NOW 5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury  Are you doing things that are putting you at risk for injuries?  Avoid these common mistakes to avoid injuries and keep running strong.   READ NOW 5 Signs You Need New Running Shoes  Running in old or worn out running shoes can lead to running injuries. Here's how you know that you need new running shoes.   READ NOW 5 Exercises for Your Pre-Run Warm-up  Warming up before your run will improve your performance and help you stay injury-free. Here are warm-up exercises to include in your pre-run routine.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Asthma Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Understanding Lung Cancer Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? Quiz: Are You an 'Adrenaline Junkie?' AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.