"Speed or strength, which is more important?" may be a critical question for not only athletes but also knee surgery patients. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have revealed that knee ...

Osaka, Japan – “Speed or strength, which is more important?” may be a critical question for not only athletes but also knee surgery patients. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have revealed ...

Scientists measured gait function, knee extension velocity while seated, quadriceps strength, knee range of motion, and knee pain in 186 total knee arthroplasty patients to identify the most important ...

CHICAGO -- Larger quadriceps relative to hamstrings may lower the risk of needing total knee replacement surgery, according to findings from the NIH's Osteoarthritis Initiative. In fact, an evaluation ...

Strong legs are the ultimate foundation for all fitness goals. They power your biggest lifts, drive your endurance, and most importantly, shield your knees from injury. Yet, many fitness routines ...

Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PTKey TakeawaysWalking backward on a treadmill helps improve balance and mobility.

Squats are a go-to quad exercise, but they're not the only move to target your upper leg muscles. Here are the other top exercises experts recommend.