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Are squats helpful for reducing knee injuries?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

May actually hurt: Squats apply an increased shear load across the knee joint and may actually exacerbate an otherwise mild injury. Speak with your physician or therapist/trainer to help best manage your specific injury.

Dr Lewis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/17/2016

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Yes.: Short arc squats are very effective in building quad muscle strength, and should help reduce knee injuries.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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My knee hurts weird when I do squats, i'm 28, have had the same problem as long as I remember, and i've never had a knee injury?

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Recently my left knee has started to pop and burn/discomfort when i squat at the gym or in general. What could cause this? Advice? No previous injury

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I landed my jump and my knee started hurting a lot. For first 2 days after the incident i could barely walk and bend my knee now after 3 months it got a little better but it still hurts whenever i squat. It wasnt bruised or swollen. What's my injury?

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Whats is it mean when every time I stand up from a squat no matter how long when I stand my knee is numb and its so pain full ?

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