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Range of motion (ROM) is a measurement of the distance and direction a joint can move to its full potential. Hip ROM is dictated by the ball-and-socke...

There are many possible causes of hip pain. They include serious ones, like a fracture or joint infection, and less serious causes, like bursitis.1 Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment.

Injections can help relieve knee pain, depending on the cause. Learn about the different types of injections and which one might be helpful for you.

Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage at the back of the kneecap begins to soften and break down. This breakdown causes the kneecap to grind against the leg bones that join to form the knee joint, resulting in pain that worsens with activity. This article explores some of the exercises yo...

Strengthening and stretching exercises can help ease medial (inner) knee pain caused by chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and knee tendon bursitis or acute injuries such as a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) and partially dislocated kneecap.

Shaw-Ruey Lyu, Professor from Dalin Tzu-Chi Hospital, Tzu-Chi University, says that the knee health promotion option and cell therapy are a perfect combination for knee osteoarthritis

Synovial fluid, also known as synovia, is a thick fluid with an egg white-like consistency that lubricates and reduces friction between joints. When synovial fluid is low, which tends to happen with age, it can contribute to joint stiffness and other aging-related joint conditions like osteoarthriti...

It s long been thought that a torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has limited ability to heal on its own and requires surgery. Recent research su...

From cracking, clicks and popping sounds, it is estimated knee crepitus affects up to 70% of people. "Many websites suggested treatment options to reduce knee crepitus, including exercise, medication, passive treatments (such as brace, ice and splints) and rest. There is no research evidence...

An Emory team of investigators in collaboration with other recruitment sites throughout the nation has explored the potential of mesenchymal stem cells as a game-changing treatment option for knee OA, one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain. "The study demonstrated no superiority ...