Knee-strengthening exercises include wall-sits, step-ups, and Romanian deadlifts. They help improve overall knee stability and prevent injuries.

Common causes of pain above your knee include quadricep or hamstring tendonitis, arthritis, and knee bursitis. Your knee is the largest joint in your body, formed where your femur and tibia meet.

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, ...