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What are some things to do to prevent knee injuries?
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See below: Strengthen the surrounding muscles of the knee as well as you can. This will help keep the ligaments in place due to the increased muscle tone surround the knee. Don't over extend your capabilities, warm up thoroughly and stretch, stretch and stretch prior to activity. Obviously, the older you are, the longer this may take but the benefits are far reaching, .
Answered 12/9/2013
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