Surprising new ways to build healthy knees
One of the most common reasons people visit their doctor is because of knee pain or injury. Arthritis, ligament and meniscal tears, fractures, dislocations, and sprains can limit your mobility and take away your independence. "Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, squatting, and getting up and down from chairs are common complaints from people with knee pain," says Michael Orpin, a doctor of physical therapy at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
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