03/30/2026
Knee pain is often not just a knee problem. At Temple, we focus on the entire kinetic chain — the feet, ankles, hips, and core — because when one link breaks down, the knee compensates and can become a site of pain.
Proper alignment, force distribution, and neuromuscular control throughout the lower extremity are essential to rebuild stability and prevent recurrent issues.
Research shows that hip and core stability, along with foot and ankle control, are critical for reducing abnormal knee mechanics such as dynamic valgus and excessive rotational stress (Dhahbi et al., 2025). Read the research here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12490306/
At Temple, our approach combines targeted foot, ankle, hip, and core exercises with integrated functional patterns, helping clients rebuild coordinated strength and control. This not only improves knee mechanics but also supports overall lower-body performance and durability.
Check out Assessing & Correcting Knee Dysfunction with 5 Techniques where we demonstrate practical strategies to restore proper knee mechanics. When the chain functions as a whole, the knee moves safely and efficiently.
