Proper nutrition before and after surgery supports faster healing and reduces infection risk Carbohydrate loading pre-surgery helps maintain energy reserves during anesthesia. Walking the same day as ...

There are over a million hip and knee replacements performed each year in the U.S. and anyone who’s had orthopedic surgery knows rehab is a must. Stillman Brown from Ascension Outpatient ...

The thought of getting back to an exercise routine after surgery might make you wince. It can be a struggle to know where to begin, especially if your body isn’t working the way it used to. The good ...

ORLANDO, Florida — Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to earlier functional recovery without compromising range of motion, new research shows. "If surgeons ...

Often referred to as a separated shoulder, this injury doesn't actually affect the shoulder joint. It is the acromioclavicular (AC) joint between your collarbone and shoulder blade. The AC joint is ...

Most mobility exercises and resistance training is done to strengthen the muscles of the upper back and shoulders. The big benefit of these is to prevent sprains, pulls and inflammations. Meanwhile, ...