Lateral ankle sprains account for 15% to 45% of all sports related injuries. Although often considered minor, they can lead to persistent disability in athletes and long term complications. Over the ...

Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...

Patellar maltracking is a term often associated with patellofemoral pathology, but its description and relevance in the diagnosis and management of patellar instability have not been well understood.

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of conservative interventions for pain, function and range of motion in adults with shoulder impingement. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of ...

Stretch therapy can help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently. It’s beneficial for anyone at any age, but make sure to use proper technique ...

Short-term application of zolpidem was linked with improved sleep quality, hastened recovery and increased active range of motion among patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty, according to ...

Peter Hubbard, an 85-year-old Candia resident, is a big advocate for physical activity, especially as people age. "There's lots of research and data that shows that as you grow older, you're going to ...

Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.