Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain
If you have knee pain or other knee problems, your physical therapist may pay close attention to your hips and the strength of your hip muscles. Why? Because your hip muscles, like the gluteus medius, control the position of your knees when you are walking, running, or jumping.
Knee pain is a common problem that can be caused by many things including arthritis, trauma, repetitive strain, or running, and it may limit your ability to walk, run, or climb stairs.1
