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.

Joint solution for knee pain: Diet + exercise

If you're battling degenerative knees, physical activity and proper nutrition are the one-two punch to knock off excess weight.

A zap for back pain

Newly proposed technique aims electrical pulses at irritated nerves around the spinal cord, bringing relief to chronic pain.

A good sense of humerus

Archaeology and modern medicine team discover that women's arm bones aren't nearly as big today as they were 7,000 years ago.

Not your grandad’s arthritis

New research suggests chronic joint pain afflicts more young people than once suspected.

Healing power of housework?

In your 60s and beyond, even moderate activity around the house can improve your physical health.

Join the resistance

The best part about these inexpensive bands? They're highly effective.

Patient Story

Stepping out with a new hip

Mary Howell had no idea how quickly she'd rebound from her joint replacement surgery.

Getting older? Hit the gym

Baby Boomers might feel like they're too old to exercise, but that's a mistake. Fitness is more important than ever as you age.

Run a winter wonderland

With the right equipment and right approach, you can build an outdoor running regimen—no matter what Old Man Winter has in store.

Knee injuries spike to ‘epidemic’ level in soccer players

From Michigan to Europe, ACL tears are on the rise. But with proper training and smart scheduling, many of these injuries can be prevented.

Smog may harm your bones, too

Health risks of air pollution include cardiovascular and respiratory disease, cancer, impaired cognition and osteoporosis.

Patient Story

Three hearts beat as one

Heartbeat recording creates keepsake for cancer patient and her family.