Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. Sometimes knee pain seems to come out of nowhere. But that doesn’t always mean you need to see a ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Austin T. Fragomen, MD Knock knee is an improper ...

The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon located in the back of the leg, just above the heel. It connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus (heel ...

Cortisone shots are another term for steroid injections, as cortisone is a type of corticosteroid. There are many different types of steroid injections that can be used for many different reasons. In ...

osteoarthritis (OA) is one of many different types of arthritis that can affect the human body. “Arthritis” comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning “inflammation.” However, this definition is not ...

Stretching at night can help you fall asleep faster and avoid sleep-related pain. HSS physical therapists Anna Ribaudo and Sheena Alva have 10 stretches to try. Advice to improve your movement, ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. Odds are if you’re traveling this holiday season, a long car ride may be in your future. Many of us ...

What is ankle distraction arthroplasty? Ankle distraction arthroplasty is an innovative procedure for treating ankle arthritis in select patients. Unlike ankle fusion and ankle replacement, ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. You’re getting up from your seat, walking across the room, or doing a weighted squat, and suddenly, ...

Many people slouch in their chair while seated, which creates tension throughout the whole spine. If you’re in a slouched position, with your shoulders rounded forward and your lower back extended, ...

HSS endocrinologist Jessica Rachel Starr explains why it’s important to know how pregnancy affects your bones—and what happens after your baby is born. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and ...

With every motion you make, your body and brain communicate—typically without you thinking much about it. Whether you’re zoning out on a run or swinging a golf club for the umpteenth time, movement ...