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Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. As we age, our bodies lose strength and flexibility. Not only do our muscles become weaker, but our ...

The chest includes some of the most prominent muscles of our body, and they’re at work for us almost constantly. The main function of the chest muscles is to help you bring your arms closer to your ...

What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae in the spine, as well as arthritis in the spine’s facet joints. An ...

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 ...

As children develop their motor and sensory skills, toys can help them practice. Learn more about the best options for each stage of growth. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall ...

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 ...

But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, ...

Gluteal tendinopathy is caused by a disorganization of collagen fibers in the tendons that connect the muscles of the buttocks to the bones of the pelvis and thigh. This is unlike arthritis, which is ...

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 ...