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 ...

Heart rate variability shows you how well your body is recovered, if you’re overtraining, and if you need to improve how you handle stress. You’re probably familiar with heart rate monitoring during 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 ...

Low back pain is a common complaint. An estimated 70% to 85% of the adult population is reported to experience the problem at some point during their lifetime. While the source of back pain – ...

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 ...

Inflammatory arthritis is a condition many people endure for a lifetime. Thanks to advances in treatment, however, innovative medications can delay and even halt the progression of the disease, and ...

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. Your core is your body’s primary stabilizer. Also referred to as your trunk, your core is the center ...

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. Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, ...

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, ...