When walking on a treadmill, people typically hit the tread in a "heel-to-toe pattern" and work the hamstring muscles on the back of the thigh, he explains. Whereas on a stair climber, "the pressure ...

Physical therapists work with patients to set achievable functional goals, whether it's being able to climb a flight of ...

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Physical therapy is the top treatment for runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain ...

"People's pain levels go down, and they also report functional improvements in activities like climbing stairs ... chair of the department of physical therapy at the University of Missouri ...