People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General ...

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD Key Takeaways Knee pain can happen from sitting in the wrong spot or sitting too ...

Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint. But in the long run, physical therapy ...

Study%27s leader%3A You can try physical therapy before surgery About a third of people over 50 have a meniscus tear Pain scores were similar in study%27s groups of patients You might not want to rush ...

When most people think about physical therapy, they think about recovery from an injury or surgery like a broken leg or knee replacement. However, physical therapy can be effective in treating a ...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, or PFPS, is a treatable condition commonly found in young adults, including service members, who participate in sports and physical activity. The ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT You can stretch tight muscles and strengthen your hips to prevent IT band syndrome.Choosing running shoes that have proper arch support can help you avoid knee pain.

The world's most common form of arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, causes sufferers pain and hurts their quality of life. Total knee replacement is the only option for people with severe knee ...