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New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that for people overweight or with obesity who also have knee or hip osteoarthritis, a slow-to-moderate?but not fast?rate of weight loss caused by anti-obesity medications may lower their risk of

Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

A review published in the journal Medicine investigates the link between transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) and pregnancy, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and potential contributing factors.

The study, called the Manual Therapy and Strengthening the Hip (MASH) Trial, is believed by the research team to be the first clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a tailored physical therapy intervention matched to an at-risk subgroup of older adults

Hip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hip fractures a year, and more than 30% of those patients are over the age of 85. Opioids are effective at relieving acute pain, but older

Gluteus medius exercises can help you treat hip, lower back, or knee pain related to weakness in this area. The gluteus medius is a muscle located in the outer hip, and it is important during the stance phase of walking or running and in stabilizing the p

The gluteus medius is a muscle located at the sides of the hips. It moves the leg out to the side and helps stabilize the pelvis to maintain good alignment of the hips and knees. Pain in the gluteus medius often results from the muscle being too weak or w

While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

You may already be taking medicines ? either prescription or over the counter ? to relieve stiffness, inflammation and pain in your joints. But long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can damage your body ? especially your liver and

Re-revision ACL reconstruction was associated with improvements in stability and patient-reported outcomes. However, rates of return to sport at pre-injury level ranged from 12.5% to 80%.