Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...

A Dan Cobian, research scientist with Badger Athletic Performance and a faculty member in the physical therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Joints don’t bend both ways because there ...

From soccer players making aggressive change-of-direction cuts on the pitch to daily tasks like walking up stairs, muscle activation is a part of everyday life for humans. Yet during such movements, ...

Kyle Ruygrok, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist with Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Nicolas Noiseux, MD, MS, FRCSC, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at University of ...

For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel' -- the subtalar joint. For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the ...

There are several possible causes of sudden joint pain, such as gout, infections, and tendinitis. Other possible causes are injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains. Sudden ...

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the hip joint that progresses in four characteristic stages. With each stage of osteoarthritis of the hip, symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and the ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...

The scapula has its own set of joint actions: The shoulder girdle has a set of joint actions specific to motion of the scapula. Although this may seem like just another set of confusing terms to ...

Hives are a common symptom of COVID-19, sometimes occurring early in the infection. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the joints. Share on Pinterest Cavan Images/Getty Images Research ...