SEATTLE — With age comes the possibility of having to replace a hip or a knee with surgery. Exercise and movement is a critical part of the preparation and recovery of major surgery as CrossFit ...

Background Prolonged physical impairments in range of movement, postural stability and walking speed are commonly reported following total hip replacement (THR). It is unclear from the current body of ...

A recent randomized controlled trial conducted across three Norwegian hospitals examined whether preoperative exercise programs benefit older adults awaiting total hip replacement (THR). The study, ...

Osteoarthritis is increasingly common among aging Americans and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Exercise is often used in treating osteoarthritis and is an important part in ...

The day of your surgery, your physical therapist will get you out of bed for the first time. The physical therapist will help you walk with a walker or crutches, as you will be allowed to put as much ...

If you’ve got stiff hips, you might be told that stretching is key. But often, this is a mistake ― joints that appear inflexible are often actually just weak, and need strength training instead. That ...

Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...

Correspondence to Dr Adam Ivan Semciw, Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, Latrobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia; a.semciw{at}latrobe.edu.au Objectives To determine, in ...

Hip extension exercises are important for strengthening the muscles that help stabilize the pelvis and propel the body during such movements as walking, running, jumping, and standing up. Hip ...