Orthopedics

Without bones, muscles and joints, our bodies have no shape. Support your structure, build strength and bend deep, with news and knowledge to keep you on the move.

Ditch the golf cart. Your aging knees won’t mind

Bottom line: Walking the course is significantly better for your health.

Winning at the finish

Runners fill the streets of Grand Rapids to test their fitness and endurance during multiple competitions.

Heads up: Beware of text neck

Your phone may be smart, but how you’re using it may not be.

Heal your heels

Plantar fasciitis strikes more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year. If you're one of them, here are 16 things you need to know.

His and her knee injuries occur the same way

New evidence suggests that landing on a hyperextended knee is the most dangerous situation for ACL tears.

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

Relieve stiffness and improve flexibility with walking, yoga and tai chi.

Tai chi beats aerobics for fibromyalgia pain

This mind-body approach may be a strong therapeutic option.

Back pain: Cause and effect

If you're mired in a morass of pain, a McKenzie-certified therapist might be the one to help pull you out.

The dynamic duo: calcium and vitamin D

These two nutrients partnered together are the recipe for strong bones.

Patient Story

Up and walking

After a year of diminished mobility, Troy Hodge is on the move again, thanks to an early post-op prosthetic device.

Falls among elderly cost $50 billion annually

Tumbles can trigger the start of a senior's decline, leading to more care.

After knee replacement, play on

Leaving persistent pain behind, athletes get back to enjoying life again post-surgery.