The Science Behind Our Programs and Products
And resources to maximize their impact!
Whether you have knee pain that comes and goes or severe arthritis that is worsening with time, therapy exercises offer a proven way to improve your symptoms.
The combination of our experience treating people with symptomatic knees and medical studies about knee pain informed the creation of our online therapy program and products. Below are the studies we reviewed and conducted and additional resources.
Exercise for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome
This review of 31 studies from 2015 found that there is consistent evidence that exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain reduces pain and improves function in the long term. Originally published by The National Library of Medicine. Abstract...
Hip and Knee Strengthening Is More Effective Than Knee Strengthening Alone for Reducing Pain and Improving Activity in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
The National Library of Medicine published this 2017 review stating that hip and knee strengthening is effective in decreasing pain and improving activity in people with patellofemoral pain. Abstract Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Background The...
Effectiveness of therapeutic physical exercise in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review
This 2015 review published by The National Library of Medicine reports that balance, stretching, and strengthening are the programs that are most effective in relieving patellofemoral pain and improving function. Abstract [Purpose] The aim of this study was to analyze...
Patellofemoral pain in athletes: clinical perspectives
This 2017 review published by The National Library of Medicine states “There is consistent evidence that exercise therapy for PFP may result in clinically important reduction of pain in the short, medium and long terms; improvement in functional ability in the medium...
Added Value of Isolated Core Postural Control Training on Knee Pain and Function in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This article, published by The National Library of Medicine in 2018, explains that improving knee function is more than just working on the quads, but it is a balance of many muscles – the quads, hamstrings, hips, and core. To optimize knee function means to...
Effectiveness of exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee: A review of the literature
This review article published by The National Library of Medicine in 2011 states that “muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise are effective in reducing pain and improving physical function in patients with mild to moderate OA of the knee”. Abstract Osteoarthritis...
The pain-relieving qualities of exercise in knee osteoarthritis
This 2013 review published by The National Library of Medicine states that “current evidence strongly supports exercise as a pain-relieving option in patients with knee OA.” Abstract The purpose of this review article is to explore the role of therapeutic exercise in...
Resistance Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
The 2013 review published by the National Library of Medicine, it states that resistance training (i.e. strengthening) has been shown to be effective at decreasing pain and improving physical function. Abstract The initiation, progression, and severity of knee...
The Benefits and Value of a Home Excercise Program
The following four articles published by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) review the benefits and value of a home-based exercise program. "Home based exercise therapy for older patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial" Abstract...
There are no downsides to increasing range of motion and strengthening
The following three articles demonstrate that exercises do improve the symptoms associated with knee arthritis; there is no downside to increasing range of motion and strengthening the knee. In fact, these exercises will make your knee feel better. 1. Click here to...
How much activity can be performed after a total knee replacement?
A total knee replacement is designed to allow patients to return to activity without the pain they had previously. However, no one is certain about how high-impact exercises or low-impact exercises wear the knee components down. The following two articles show that...
What does the research say about running after a knee replacement?
From Sports Injury Physio, Feb 15, Maryke Louw Will I be able to run after a knee replacement? Yes, there are people who go back to running and appear to do so without any issues. A study of ultra marathon runners who took part in at least one of the five...