UAN:202 Article type:--Although the quadriceps and hamstring muscles mainly move the knee joint, the hamstring group arise above the hip, too, and play a small part in the movement of that joint. Other tissues also incorporate the pelvis as well

UAN:212 Article type:--Hamstrings are unusual in that they pass over two joints, the hip and the knee. They are therefore most likely to be injured when the hip is bent and the knee fully straightened. Further stretching may cause an injury

frequently; Stretching – even more frequently! Try facing a wall, placing your forearms against it, feet 1.5-2ft away and slightly turned in, then, with knees held straight, push your hips towards the wall and hold still with the TA feeling merely

.The quadriceps muscles may be torn anywhere from hip to knee. SymptomsThe common acute tear will cause sudden pain, accompanied by weakness which may make you stumble or fall. It is more likely to occur if you are pushing off to jump a hurdle or obstacle

be other influences. Disruption of the ligaments within and outside of your knee, arthritis in its many forms and ankle, shin, thigh and hip injuries may all affect knee movement and produce secondary PFP.Self-treatmentOne factor in knee pain may

to be iliotibial band syndrome (an inflammation of the long fibrous tissue that extends from the hip along the side of the upper leg.You should… stop and stretch the area (try the standing stretch in which you cross your feet and extend one side of your body