The body is pretty good at repairing itself, but some parts of our anatomy struggle to bounce back after an injury. One such material is cartilage – the spongy yet firm connective tissue that ...

Coming back after an accident or injury? It’s time to start moving again. WebMD has tips to get started safely.

Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you work out. Get off to a good start by drinking about 17 to 20 ounces of water about 2 or 3 hours before exercising. A good general rule is to ...

Knee patients need patience: injuries to these joints take weeks to heal. ... Weeks can go by before knees regain their full function, and patients are obliged to re-learn how to walk.

Hyperextension happens when a joint is forced to move beyond its normal range of motion. This can cause tissue damage or ligament tears. Hyperextension injuries can occur in many parts of your ...

A Traverse City family physician has developed a therapy device that relies upon daily exercise sessions of four minutes to eliminate pain from rotator cuff or other shoulder injuries.

Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint injury that is more common in young people than adults. Surgery may be necessary if other less-invasive treatments aren’t effective. Share on Pinterest ...

Prolotherapy is a procedure that involves injecting a natural irritant into the soft tissue of an injured joint. Supporters believe that it may provide significant relief for joint or back pain ...

Joint replacement surgery aims to replace a part or all of a joint, such as a knee or hip, that is no longer working as it should due to arthritis or an injury. A surgeon can also replace elbows ...

Most of us have been taught from a young age that failing to stretch before or after exercising is akin to a mortal sin. Skip your stretching routine, the thinking goes, and you’ll be more prone ...