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, ...

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by ...

"I could not do anything on my own, the pain was too much that everything had to be done for me. Everything," says 52-year-old Wanjiku Wanjiku Wangari who underwent full hip replacement surgery to aid ...

According to a MyMichigan Health press release on Friday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has recognized MyMichigan ...

When Mark Thibeault went for his first checkup after his hip replacement surgery last year, he got emotional with the medical staff. "I wanted them to know," he said. "I got my life back." For ...

Walking speed greater than 1 m/s in the preoperative period can significantly foretell better functional recovery after total ...

Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study, ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Physical therapy, walking aids, and injections can help avoid a ...

George Trujillo has always been physically active. His favorite sports? Skiing and skiing. “Summer and winter,” he said. He also loves biking, hiking, mountain climbing, dirt bikes, and motorcycles.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Jecinta Wanjiku at Diani Beach Hospital in Kwale. [File, Standard] "I could not do ...