When former Olympian Joan Benoit Samuelson ran the 2022 London Marathon, she knew she was taking a risk. It would be her first 26.2-mile race since undergoing a partial right knee replacement in 2020, ...
BOSTON - Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement. Experts said to focus on the quadriceps muscles, the ...
If you get knee pain or injuries in the gym, that could be from sitting all day. Exercises that strengthen and stretch the leg muscles effectively will help protect knees. For healthier joints, aim to ...
As I mentioned several weeks ago, I’ve been at home recovering from total knee replacement surgery. It’s not fun. Nor was it when I had my other knee done last year. What I’ve learned, more so than ...
From squats and lunges to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, physiotherapists share advice on how to maintain strong knees and avoid pain ...
The day of your surgery, your physical therapist will get you out of bed for the first time. The physical therapist will help you walk with a walker or crutches, as you will be allowed to put as much ...
ORLANDO, Florida — Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to earlier functional recovery without compromising range of motion, new research shows. "If surgeons ...
Knee replacement means you’ve opted to replace your joint with an artificial one. It’s only an option when all other treatments—physical therapy, pain meds, injections, etc.—can no longer relieve your ...