For teens with scoliosis , a new study shows specialized physical therapy exercises can improve the curve of the spine, muscle endurance and quality of life, as researchers advocate for conservative m...
A new analysis of numerous studies indicates that men and women aged 60 years and older who have experienced a hip fracture are at increased risk of dying not only in the short term after the fracture...
Here's what you need to know: 1. With this agreement, Intermountain Healthcare will assign a certified athletic trainer to cover all of the university's athletic events, including those on and off cam...
He is one of three fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons at the level 1 trauma center, which is based on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center, and his clinical interests include comp...
Here's what you need to know: 1. The Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement is awarded for a two-year period. 2. The Joint Commission-accredited hosp...
Older adults who experience good cardiac fitness may be also keeping their brains in good shape as well. In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, older adults who scored high on cardiore...
Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a University of Stirling an...
New research adds to the long list of health benefits brought by regular physical activity. As little as 20 minutes of exercise could have anti-inflammatory effects, according to a new study. A new st...
For older adults, a lack of exercise may put their risk of developing dementia on par with that of adults who are genetically predisposed to the disease. This is the conclusion of a new study publishe...
Osteoarthritis is a chronic, long-term disease that affects millions of elderly adults. There is currently no known cure for it and treatment options are limited. New research, however, suggests that...
