Knee pain is the most common of all sports injuries. However it is not only common for those athletes whose activities involve running flat out and changing direction at speed. Virtually every sport has its share of knee injuries and related problems.

Knee injury examples: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patella tendonitis, MCL injury, ACL injury, LCL injury, Runners knee.

The functional strength phase:

4. Regular squats

Perform triple flexion of the hip, knee and ankle. Lightly brace abdominals and keep neutral spine. Ensure knees do not over shoot toes. Perform 10-12 repititions.

4b. One legged squats

Perform a regular squat on one leg. Ensure you do not lower yourself down too low and focus on something straight ahead.

5. Lunges

6. Dead Lifts