Accordin to The New York Times, the knee is one of the most taxed joints in the human body. Roughly one in four adults suffers from chronic knee pain, which can be caused by triggers like overuse and osteoarthritis.

Marci A. Goolsby, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS, shares workouts to help protect your knees by strengthening the muscles surrounding them. 

Building and maintaining strength and flexibility around the joint can help, said Dr. Goolsby.

“The muscles act as shock absorbers,” she said. While no exercise regimen can guarantee pain-free knees, lower body strength training can help keep aches at bay or minimize them if they arise. 

The quad muscles play an crucial role in the stability and function of your knee, Dr. Goolsby said. “They act like the knees’ scaffolding,” she said. Weak quads can put added pressure on the joint, and tight quads can pull the knee out of alignment.

Read the full article at nytimes.com.