With the exponential growth of the aging segment of the population, physical therapy clinics are treating larger proportions of patients with arthritic conditions. Arthritis is a leading cause of ...

Background Mechanical joint stress imposed by high body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis. This prospective study investigated the independent and joint ...

We all know that physical activity is good for us, but exercising when you have osteoarthritis has some added challenges. There are 32.5 million adults in the U.S. living with osteoarthritis ...

The clinical manifestations and impact of arthritis ... exercise and specific modalities have been demonstrated to improve patient-oriented outcomes. Initiated early and consistently, physical ...

They can also improve muscle strength through exercises like leg raises, wall push-ups, biking, hip ... physical therapy, and yoga can improve functional status and relieve pain in arthritis ...

Chronic pain is a common challenge for many older adults. Unlike acute pain, which usually goes away after an injury heals, chronic pain lasts for weeks, months, or even years. Conditions like ...

Before you go on your morning walk, make sure to incorporate basic stretching exercises into your workout. Here are some ways ...

High impact exercises may stress joints, worsening the symptoms of osteoarthritis. However, regular physical activity with low impact exercises is essential to help manage the disease ...

We are all built differently with variations in hip architecture ... "But it's a great exercise for all age groups." Earhart estimated that perhaps 50% of physical therapy patients are there ...

Physical therapy (PT) for biceps tendonitis can help decrease pain, improve shoulder strength and range of motion, and improve functional mobility and arm use. You can do PT in an outpatient setting, ...

The hips for ballet — or not We are all built differently with variations in hip architecture ... great exercise for all age groups." Earhart estimated that perhaps 50% of physical therapy ...

Recovery time after hip replacement surgery varies ... A person may attend physical therapy or need to perform exercises at home that their physical therapist recommends. Daily exercises will ...