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Sprains, strains and tears: What can go wrong with upper arms
Upper arm muscles do your heavy lifting. Despite their strength, biceps and triceps can be damaged by overuse or forceful injury. Learn what to do when that happens.
Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance
Slippery sidewalks and icy streets call for strategies to stay safe when walking in the winter. To keep your balance, try these techniques.
Planning for your big run
If you've set a goal to participate in a distance run, be sure you're ready on race day. Learn how a plan can help you prepare physically and mentally for a successful event.
Why does my shoulder ache?
If you get a twinge or ache when lifting your arm, it could be caused by anything from arthritis to tendonitis to a rotator cuff tear. Learn how an orthopedic professional can provide relief.
Ankle instability causes and fixes
Multiple sprains, an old break, rolling, inflammatory disease or age can lead to activity-limiting ankle instability, stiffness and pain. Learn about treatments to keep you moving with confidence.
What triggers trigger finger?
When tendons become irritated, your finger or thumb can get stuck in a bent or straight position. Find out who typically is affected by trigger finger and how to treat this common condition.
Knee arthritis: 5 alternatives to knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery is the most effective treatment for alleviating the pain, swelling and loss of mobility from knee arthritis. Find out how nonsurgical options also can provide relief.
Helping athletes come back after a dislocated shoulder
The shoulder is an amazing joint, but it can become dislocated, especially during sports that involve contact, falls and reaching overhead. Here's what you can expect if it happens.
Don’t let shin splints halt your workout
Experiencing throbbing pain down the front of your lower legs when you work out? You may have shin splints. Learn how to speed your recovery.
Patient resumes active life after knee surgeries
Lisa Luskey-Lestrud had her first total knee replacement at age 47 because pain was curtailing her active life. Five years later with two new knees, she's gained years of pain-free activity.
Training tips during your sport's offseason
Injuries caused by repetitive motions and overuse can plague team and individual athletes of any age. Learn how to help prevent these injuries and allow your body to recover.
Digging into garden after robotic total knee replacement
Two total knee replacements later — one traditional, one robot-assisted — Betty Hayden-Tauscher is digging into her garden again. Learn why she gives the robotic procedure two green thumbs up.