Strengthening the muscles around your knees—specifically the hamstrings, quads, calves, and glutes—plays a crucial role in stabilizing your knee joints, reducing strain, and improving mobility. Gentle exercises like straight leg lifts, knee extensions, calf raises, and standing hamstring curls are effective, low-impact ways to build this strength without aggravating knee pain. These exercises enhance support for daily activities, lessen the likelihood of strains, and relieve knee discomfort ofte

🦵 Bones and Cartilage in the Knee Joint The knee joint is a complex structure where bones meet and cartilage provides cushioning. The femur (thighbone) connects with the tibia (shinbone), while the patella (kneecap) sits in front, protecting the joint. Articular cartilage coats the ends of the bones, allowing smooth movement, while the menisci provide extra cushioning to absorb shocks during movement. Our animated knee joint demonstrates how these structures work together to enable flexibility,