FITNESS & NUTRITION
KNEE
PAIN
and Pickleball
BY DR. ALAN H. BRAGMAN
K
nee pain is a very common complaint
of pickleball players due to the
effects of gravity and aging on the joints.
THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
OF THE KNEE
The knee is the largest joint in the
human body and is formed by the
articulation of the femur and tibia. This
joint is a synovial pivotal hinge joint
which permits flexion and extension
with slight amounts of rotation. The joint
is contained in a synovial membrane
bathed in synovial fluid. The knee
has tw