Learn how proper nutrition, early movement, and physical therapy work together to accelerate recovery after orthopedic ...

Dr. Austin recommends something she calls the “next-day rule.” That means monitoring your pain levels not only during exercise, but the rest of that day and the next. “Some people don’t tie in that, ...

Foot care professionals share movements that can reduce the risk of injury, prevent and alleviate pain, and improve overall ...

After his thumb was smashed in an accident with a steel beam on a construction site, a Hampton Roads worker feared he may not ...

However, names aside, runner’s knee can be a big problem that can stick around for a long time if left unmanaged.Known ...

Note: Because exercise increases your levels of CPK (creatine phosphokinase), your doctor should be aware of any exercise program you are doing so that lab results are not confounded by your physical ...

Background/aim Exercise imparts a load on tendon tissue that leads to changes in tendon properties. Studies suggest that loading immediately reduces tendon thickness, with a loss of this response in ...

Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty is a surgery used to treat thumb arthritis when other treatments fail. The procedure involves removing the trapezium, a small wrist bone that supports the ...

The goal of therapy is to teach individuals with this condition how to control pain and swelling and improve hand function. Treatments include splints, education in joint protection techniques, home ...

Physical and Occupational Therapy . Stretching exercises: Exercise increases blood flow to the cartilage of the fingers, delivering the nutrients and oxygen it needs to stay healthy and prevent ...

And when it’s better to hold back. By Cindy Kuzma You’ve completed a few half marathons, and your sights are set on a new goal: breaking two hours. You download a training plan designed to help you do ...

Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes after hamstring tendon autograft ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with accelerated, brace-free rehabilitation.Design Systematic review according to Preferred ...