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Why your knees hurt and how to keep them strong

By The Standard January 08, 2026

Source: The Standard

Why your knees hurt and how to keep them strong

Have you ever asked yourself how you can strengthen your knees and reduce stiffness, aches and pain as you age?Atrophy affects nearly every part of the body, but time tends to be especially unkind to the knees. Why does this happen? Knees are complex anatomical machines with many moving parts, each prone to wear and tear over time.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Atrophy affects nearly every part of the body, but time tends to be especially unkind to the knees. Why does this happen? Knees are complex anatomical machines with many moving parts, each prone to wear and tear over time.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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