Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical treatment for ankle arthritis that is appropriate for some patients. Ankle replacement surgery has been an option for ...

Knock knee is a condition in which the knees bend inward toward one another. In significant cases, the knees touch or "knock" against one another, even when a person is standing with their ankles ...

The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon located in the back of the leg, just above the heel. It connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus (heel ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you sit at a desk all day (and let’s face it, isn’t that most of us?), chances are your hip ...

osteoarthritis (OA) is one of many different types of arthritis that can affect the human body. “Arthritis” comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning “inflammation.” However, this definition is not ...

Knee osteoarthritis can affect your quality of life and prevent you from doing things you love. You might assume that means a knee replacement, but there are many options for treatment that don’t ...

You have pain in your shoulder, especially while reaching overhead, into your back pocket, and dressing yourself. If you experience these symptoms − even if you have no memory of injuring yourself − ...

With every motion you make, your body and brain communicate—typically without you thinking much about it. Whether you’re zoning out on a run or swinging a golf club for the umpteenth time, movement ...

Stretching at night can help you fall asleep faster and avoid sleep-related pain. HSS physical therapists Anna Ribaudo and Sheena Alva have 10 stretches to try. Advice to improve your movement, ...

Learn about recovery after ACL surgery, including when most people can return to day-to-day routines and the timeline for getting back to sports. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall ...

The prehab process helps prepare patients for the demands of surgery in advance, with the goal of feeling stronger and healing faster afterward. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall ...

Into indoor cycling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to proper bike setup for newbies and experienced riders alike. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics ...