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Angie Brown, Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee problems can hinder mobility and erode your quality of life. Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty Images

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year

As a physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic specialist, I help patients of all ages with knee injuries and degenerative conditions.

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