The shoulder is composed of three bones, the scapula, clavicle and humerus. These bones can become fractured, resulting in pain and loss of motion in the shoulders. A hip fracture is a serious, but common injury in the elderly population caused by...
Clamshell and leg-raise exercises both focus on moving the legs, but they strengthen different groups of muscles. When done properly, the clamshell is not likely to put stress on the back, but leg raises have the potential to strain lower back...
Hip surgery is a common surgical procedure performed for many indications, which include dislocation, arthritis, congenital weakness and trauma. However, it is still a very invasive surgery, and patients undergoing this procedure should be aware...
Physical therapy exercises are an important step in recovering from hip surgery. They can help prevent blood clots by improving blood flow and increasing circulation, strengthen the hip muscles and reduce postoperative pain. Physical therapy...
Debilitating hip pain can come in the form of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma such as a fracture. When the amount of pain limits functional ability, an orthopedic surgeon may recommend a total hip replacement. Typically the surgeon...
Hip fractures are breaks in the thigh bone below the hip joint. These fractures mostly occur in those 65 or older, but you're at risk for hip fractures if you have family history of the condition, have a poor diet or abuse alcohol. If you've had a...
Regular exercise helps to heal your hip joint following surgery. Even small movements can restore mobility. As your new hip heals, you can increase your range of motion, strengthening the muscles around your hip joint to provide added stability....
Edema is a condition you may be more familiar with using the term "retaining water." Whatever you call it, however, the cause and result are the same. Gravity, pregnancy, poor diet or serious medical condition can all cause fluid to accumulate in...
Nagging knee pain from running lingers after you finish your sprint around the neighborhood. This isn't the kind of sharp pain with swelling that results from ripping cartilage or rupturing a ligament; it is chronic problem that isn't disabling...
Inner knee pain from running and jogging has several potential causes. The key to determining your problem is pinpointing the type of pain you're suffering. Consider whether your inner pain cuts across your knee or feels like it's coming from...
Knee arthroscopy is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of various knee conditions. After surgery, most individuals are instructed to perform post-operative exercises to restore normal function of the knee....
An ACL tear can severely hinder your physical ability. It limits the knee's range of motion and can affect it long-term. Exercises after ACL reconstruction help the knee recover much faster to its original state. Stretching before these exercises...
