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  • The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Total Joint Replacement for End Stage Osteoarthritis
  • Own the Bone Osteoporosis Programs Prove Successful in Reducing Osteoporosis Caused Fractures
  • Diagnosing Upper Extremity Pain Syndromes
  • Discussion on Double Crush Syndrome
  • Common Injures of Tennis Players, Their Causes and Treatments
  • What is the deal with Platelet-Rich Plasma?
  • Harvest of Bone Marrow Cells from The Posterior Iliac Crest is Recommended
  • Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis of the Upper Extremity
  • Rethinking Osteoarthritis as Just a Wear-and-Tear Disease
  • New Guidelines for Antibiotic Use Before Dental Procedures
  • Vitamin D: What's All the Fuss?
  • Advice to Orthopedic Surgeons About Worker Compensation Patients
  • Bugs in Joint Replacements
  • Vitamin D Recommendations for Athletes
  • Best "Recipe" for Treatment of Tendons with Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • Nutraceuticals for Patients with Arthritis
  • Exercise Should Be the First Treatment for Tendinopathy
  • Not All Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatments Are the Same
  • Risks and Benefits of Blood Injection Therapy
  • Choosing the Right Method for Obtaining Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • What Do We Know About Psoriatic Arthritis?
  • New Treatment Approach to Trigger Points
  • Surgeons Offer Up-To-Date Review of Autogenous Bone Graft
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma As a Treatment for Osteoarthritis
  • Current Efforts to Address Osteoporosis
  • How To Get the Best Results After Joint Replacement
  • National Injury Database for Major League Baseball
  • Scientific Evidence for Pilates in Rehabilitation
  • An Update About An Old Problem: Bursitis
  • Do You Have Lupus or Know Someone Who Does?
  • Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Improving Results with Joint Injection
  • Understanding and Managing Compartment Syndrome of the Arm
  • Surgeons Advice on Acute Compartmental Syndrome of the Arm
  • What Do We Know About Stress Fractures?
  • A Rare Cause of Muscle Weakness
  • Successful Treatment of Tenosynovitis
  • Osteoarthritis Is Not Just a Disease Caused By Wear and Tear
  • New Approaches to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • New Optimism in the Treatment of Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis: How Do You Know If You Have It?
  • How Can My Doctor Help Me With Fibromyalgia?
  • Stem Cell Therapy: Not Quite Ready Yet for Tendon Disorders
  • Clearing Up Confusion About Diagnosing Marfan Syndrome -- Or Adding More?
  • What To Do About Acute Muscle Cramping
  • Some Questions and Concerns About the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Working for Musculoskeletal Problems?
  • What's Your Risk of Osteoporosis?
  • Is Fibromyalgia a Disease?
  • New Help for Arm Pain Caused By Repetitive Overuse
  • Good News for Gout Sufferers
  • Weight Training: Are You At Risk for Injury?
  • What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
  • Gout and Pseudogout: A Rising Challenge
  • Postural Control and Walking Ability: Tai Chi vs. Balance Training
  • Simple Technique to Adapt Shoes for Uneven Legs
  • Fast Transport to Trauma Center Reduces Risk of Infection in Severe Leg Fractures
  • Minorities Are Under Treated and Under Medicated for Pain
  • Pilates Safe and Effective for Fibromyalgia
  • What's Up With this New Plasma Treatment for Sports Injuries?
  • What's All the Hype About Vitamin D Deficiency?
  • The Reality of Fibromyalgia
  • Gout: New News on an Old Disease
  • New Insights Into Fibromyalgia
  • Theories About Tendon Disorders in Athletes
  • Protecting High School Students From Recurrent Injuries
  • How To Improve Pitching Performance and Prevent Injury
  • Working Toward Consensus on What Is a Surgical Complication
  • Determining Prognosis for Injuries from Repetitive Tasks
  • Behind the Scenes at the Circus
  • Urban Surgeons Share Their Knowledge of Gunshot Wound Treatment
  • Reducing the Burden of Arthritis in the United States
  • Predicting Return-To-Work Using Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Pool Therapy Effective for Fibromyalgia
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Muscle Strains
  • Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: Twenty Years Later
  • Importance of Physical Therapy After Severe Leg Injuries
  • The Challenges of Adjusting to Osteoarthritis
  • Humerus Fracture More Common in Snowboarding Accidents Than With Skiing
  • Concerns About Safety of Tissue Grafts From Donors
  • Update On Corticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis
  • Update on Osteoporosis: Who, What, When, Where. and How?
  • Accuracy of Bathroom Scales to Measure Weight-Bearing
  • Using the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) to Predict Recovery in Workers' Compensation Claims
  • Major Breakthrough in Osteoporosis
  • Human Study of Iontophoresis As An Anti-inflammatory Treatment
  • Testing Early for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Gout: Undertreated and Mistreated
  • Arthritis: An Increasing Problem in America
  • Stem Cells Repair Damaged Muscles
  • Injury Rates and Patterns in High School Versus College Wrestlers
  • Studying Chemicals in Muscles with Active Trigger Points
  • Avoiding Complications From Cast Immobilization
  • Preventing Common Bike Injuries
  • Early and Accurate Diagnosis Needed for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Update on Drug Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgeons Must Be Aware of Psychiatric Issues in Subset of Patients
  • Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Exercise Combats Effects of Aging
  • Certain Techniques While Applying Casts May Decrease Incidence of Thermal Injury to Skin
  • Update on Osteopetrosis
  • Sideline Management of Football Injuries
  • Choosing the Right Bone Substitute
  • Bone Structure and Strength Reviewed
  • Researchers Investigate Role of Calcium-containing Crystals on Osteoarthritis
  • Rickets Making a Comeback
  • Vitamin D Still Lacking in Many North Americans
  • Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Military Recruits
  • Latest Information on Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis
  • Consuming Recommended Amounts of Vitamin D May Decrease Fracture Risk
  • Management of Osteoporosis with Medications
  • Choosing the Right Patients for Osteoporosis Treatment
  • Can Food be the Next Medical Breakthrough?
  • X-rays Help Define Gout
  • Tai Chi to Protect Bones: Does It Work?
  • New Clinical Guidelines for Lyme Disease
  • Professional Athlete Retirement and Depression
  • Getting Ready for the Sports Medicine Subspecialty
  • Increased Risk of Osteoporosis for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Osteoarthritis
  • Today's Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Measuring Pain and Physical Function for Adults with Osteoarthritis
  • Septic Arthritis in the Arm
  • Exercise to Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
  • Can Health Be Measured By Level of Physical Activity?
  • Effects of Crouch Position on Performance for Skiers
  • New Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis in Men is Underdiagnosed
  • Rare Case of Osteoporosis in Both Hips of a Pregnant Woman
  • Effect of Bisphosphonates on Total Joint Replacements
  • Are Antibiotics Needed Routinely for Arthroscopic Surgery?
  • Male and Female Differences in Exercise Performance
  • Motivating Older Adults to Remain Active is a Challenge
  • Major Traumatic Injuries in Sports
  • Increase Activity to Decrease Weight Gain during Menopause
  • Joint Manipulation Not the Thrust of Physical Therapists' Training
  • NSAIDs: Help or Hindrance in Rehab?
  • Recovery of Strength and Fitness after Pregnancy: How Long Does It Take?
  • Fitness Prep for Military Recruits
  • Tai Chi: Helps You Lose Weight, Eat Better, Exercise More, and Relax
  • Is 80 Years Too Old for Joint Replacement?
  • Update on Use of Injectable Corticosteroids
  • Exercise During Post Menopausal Years Works
  • Arthritic Dropouts Looking for a Quick Fix
  • Genetic Traits May Increase Risk of Osteoarthritis
  • Measuring Patient Satisfaction with Physical Therapy
  • Putting a Block on Leg Pain
  • Vioxx Off the Market: What Next?
  • Improving Muscle Healing after Injury
  • Early Detection of Pancoast Tumors Seen on X-rays of Neck and Shoulder
  • Prescription to Prevent Osteoporosis for All Ages
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Hurt or Harm?
  • Risks for Osteoarthritis
  • Current Beliefs about Ultrasound for Bone Fractures
  • A Tale of Time in Tendon Healing
  • Pharmacists Speak Up about Herb Use
  • Take the Talk Test to Gauge Exercise
  • Following Joint Replacements with RAPT Attention
  • At-Home Pump Used for Pain Control in Children
  • The Influence of Insurance on Clinical Results
  • Find and Prevent Problems Early in the Older Adult
  • Osteoporosis Isn't Just for Women
  • Warming Up, Not Stretching, May Be the Key to Improved Performance
  • Decision Point for Joint Replacement
  • Getting to the Core of Injury Prevention among Athletes
  • Lining Up the Facts on Arthritis after Trauma
  • An Insider's Look at Sports Hernias
  • Strain and Stress after Orthopedic Trauma
  • Quality of Life Measured after Joint Replacement
  • Anti-Inflammatories: Why, When, and When Not
  • Accuracy when Putting Your Foot Down
  • Where in the World Wide Web Are the Doctors?
  • Treating Trigger Points with Ultrasound
  • Tai Chi Exercise Good for Osteoporosis
  • Truth or Consequences for Stretching in Sports
  • Choosing Exercises that Work for Pelvic Pain after Pregnancy
  • Lift and Breathe: Two, Three, Four
  • Checking the Records for Complications after Spine Surgery
  • Tailbone Woes
  • Growing Muscle
  • What to Make of Injured Workers Who Don't Get Better
  • Riding the Wake Can Lead to Major Injuries
  • Beginners' Bad Luck on the Ski Slopes
  • Women Have Bone to Gain from Exercise
  • Bone Mineral Density in Women Runners
  • Wrist and Spine Fractures May Mean Future Hip Fractures for Women AND Men
  • Ninety-Something Isn't Too Old for a New Hip or Knee
  • Chances of Death after Joint Replacement
  • First Step toward Patient-Centered Rehab
  • Physical Therapists Sift Opinion from Fact for Best Treatments
  • The Way We Walk for Health
  • When It Comes to Getting Girls to Exercise, Mom and Dad Should Just Do It
  • A Novel Way to Reduce Blood Transfusions before Total Joint Surgery
  • The Tough Task of Finding and Treating Infection in a Joint Replacement
  • Will You Need Extra Care after a Total Hip or Knee Replacement?
  • Joint Replacements in the VA Compared to Results in a Civilian Hospital
  • New Ways to Heal Bone
  • Patients' Worries before Total Joint Replacement
  • A New and Reliable Way to Measure Muscles
  • The Complications Athletic Trainers Really See
  • The Current State of Shock Wave Therapy
  • Treatment Results for Back and Neck Injuries in Men and Women
  • What Works for Workers with Injuries?
  • Pulling Heartstrings while Pushing a Vacuum
  • Boning Up on Bisphosphonates
  • An Armful of Hints to Help Get Injured Workers Back on the Job
  • Unwelcome Bone Formation after Joint Replacement
  • Pumping Up Bone Mass in Women Means Squat
  • Medicine for Osteoarthritis: What's Hot, What's Not
  • Early Postmenopausal Women Should Hit the Gym
  • Jumping to Conclusions about Bone Strength
  • Even a Little Exercise Goes a Long Way for Cancer Survivors
  • Slow and Easy Works to Slow Bone Loss
  • The Skinny on How Fat Affects Cold Treatments
  • Ballet Dancers Shouldn't Be Turned Down When They Can't Turn Out
  • Four-Wheeling Your ATV to the Nearest Emergency Room
  • Trying to Understand the Attraction of Magnets
  • Icing an Injury Is Not an Old Rat's Tale
  • Women, Don't Fall for This One
  • Virtual Surgery
  • Outpacing Pain in the Workplace
  • Time and Attention Are Therapeutic
  • Where Is the Fat?
  • Take Action against Colon Cancer
  • Physical Therapists Get Hurt at Work, Too
  • No Time for Exercise? Take the Stairs!
  • Pass the Peas, Please
  • Death by Orthopedic Surgery: Are You at Risk?
  • The Internet Provides a New Pathway to Health Care
  • Physical Therapy or Surgery for Bone Problem? MRI Breaks the Tie
  • Tick-Tock Affects Doc Talk
  • Water-Based Exercise Makes a Big Splash among Older Women
  • Disabled Workers Get a Lift Back to Work
  • Forget the Piggy Bank: Kids Need to Bank More Bone
  • Pop Quiz! How Do Your Muscles Wear Your Years?
  • Barefoot and 50: Steps to Avoid Arthritis
  • On the Ball with Injury Research in Soccer Players
  • Clot Not: Preventing Blood Clots after Pelvic Injuries
  • For Some Kids, the Arm Bone's Connected to the...Arm Bone
  • Putting the Squeeze on Incontinence--What Do Abs Have to Do with It?
  • Is Sports Medicine Striking Out? The Rise of Injuries in Major League Baseball
  • A Case for Capsaicin
  • History of Exercise Helps Elderly Women Avoid Falls
  • Why Some Don't "Just Do It"
  • A Dose of Exercise Helps Relieve the Fatigue of Chemo
  • Healthy People Tend to Eat Healthier Diets--Imagine That
  • Nasal Dilators: The Sweet Smell of--Nothing
  • The Older They Get, the More Comfortable the Couch
  • The Coming Wave of Osteoporosis
  • Asking the Experts about Knee and Hip Replacements
  • Want to Build Bone? Choose Your Sport Wisely
  • With Ultrasound, Fixing Broken Bones Is a Snap
  • The Buzz about Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Treating Osteoarthritis
  • Pass the Carbohydrates, Please
  • Truth or Advertising: Back Pain Information on the Internet
  • The Power of a Rubber Band: Resistance Training Improves Overall Fitness in Women
  • Eye Love to Play Football
  • The Great Exercise Debate
  • Smoking Is B-B-B-Bad to the Bone
  • Using the Eyes: Compensating for Balance in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Just Not Doing It
  • Strength Training Is OK for Junior--But Don't Expect Bulging Muscles
  • Extra Oxygen Not the Answer for Injured Muscles--Yet
  • Teenage Girls Get a Jump on Building Stronger Bones
  • No Magic Formulas for Muscle Strains
  • Mapping the Body's Response to Exercise
  • The Total Truth about Total Joints
  • Pumping Iron to Pump Up Bone Health
  • Downhill Slide-Rule Measures the Number of Injuries in Ski and Snowboard Enthusiasts
  • Stretching the Truth about Injury Prevention
  • Making Moguls of Molehills to Improve the Safety of Kids Who Ski
  • Joint Injury Increases the Risk of Future Osteoarthritis
  • Reality Check for the Effectiveness of Glucosamine and Chondroitin
  • Minor League Baseball Rookies at Higher Risk of Injury Than Veteran Players
  • Jack and Jill Should Build Muscle Strength Now--Before Heading Over the Hill
  • Take a Load off Your Knees while Hiking Uphill: Use Hiking Poles
  • The Rat Race Proves Good for Immune Function
  • Fibromyalgia and Exercise
  • Existing Drug Offers Hope in Easing Chronic Pain
  • Smooth Ways to Soothe the Problems of Osteoarthritis
  • Forearm Fracture after Menopause May Mean Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy: More Than a Walk in the Park
  • Telemark Skiing: What Are the Risks of Injury?
  • The Legend of Breathing Shallow
  • Coffee, Tea--Or Neither
  • Slow and Steady: Tai Chi Chuan Offers Improved Stability for Older People
  • Old Athletes' Hearts Can Still Pump It Up
  • Athletes Benefit from a Calm before the Storm
  • Tone Your Heart with Moderate Exercise
  • The Skinny on Burning Fat after Exercise
  • Blood Pressure and the Beginning Weight Lifter
  • Closing the Gender Gap at Work
  • The Pill's Effect on Bone Health
  • Impacting Bone Health: Which Activities Help the Most?
  • The Mechanics of a Stretch: Researchers Work the Kinks Out
  • The Truth about Incontinence Leaks Out
  • What to Do If You're Black and Blue: Current Treatment for Muscle Contusions
  • Sports Bonus: Male Soccer Players Get Bigger, Stronger Bones over the Long Run
  • Blood Pressure Up? Walk It Down
  • The Effects of Exercise and Diet on Young Women's Bone Health
  • Does Breaking a Sweat Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
  • Baby Boomers Fight Aging and Give Their Muscles a Boost
  • The Double Jump Takes the Gold: Variations in Bone Strength among Young Figure Skaters
  • The Ice Pack Cometh! The Effects of Cold on Skin and Muscle
  • The Geography of Anesthesia: Local, Regional, or General
  • Taking Muscle Training to the Moon
  • Crunch Time Enlarges Lifetime
  • Physical Fitness Tests That Stand the Test of Time
  • Jump Starting Volleyball Players to New Heights
  • Upshot Treatment for Those Who Don't Like Shots
  • The Long and Short of Walking for Exercise
  • Break a Sweat to Reduce Breast Cancer
  • Serious Dangers of Exercising Too Seriously
  • Death after Hip and Knee Replacement
  • Want to Prevent Injuries? Train Your Muscles AND Your Nerves
  • Making Bone Graft Stronger
  • The Shoulder Can Be a Pain in the Neck
  • Squat Exercises Can Improve Leg Function in Older Adults
  • Connecting Three Dots in Ambitious Young Female Runners
  • Understanding Foot and Ankle Fractures in Older Women
  • Answering Questions about How Exercise Affects Bone Density
  • Tallying Golf Injuries
  • Orthopedic Surgeons Should Take Journal Ads with a Grain of Salt
  • Holding Your Breath During Sit-Ups Could Be Hard on Your Blood Pressure
  • Cold Gel Might Be a Good Alternative to Ice
  • Obesity, Arthritis, and Sleep Apnea: Dangerous Combination for Total Joint Surgery
  • Some Exercise Is Better than None for Arthritis Sufferers
  • Researchers Raise Concerns about Early Athletic Training for Girls
  • Cheerleading: What are the Risks?
  • Win-Win Thinking for Office Workers
  • Physical Therapist, Heal Thyself
  • Searching for the Optimum Number of Treatments for Electrical Muscle Stimulation
  • The Relationship between Arthritis and Low Bone Mineral Density
  • Filling the Cracks between Guidelines and Practice in Osteoporosis
  • The Dark Side of Intense Sports and Exercise
  • Fibromyalgia or Nerve Symptoms? How To Tell
  • Unequal Access to Physical Therapy
  • Tai Chi and Golf Make Good Joint Sense
  • Linking Impairments with Limitations
  • Case Report of Nerve Injury in a Naval Pilot
  • Treat the Hip to Improve Knee Arthritis
  • Tip-Top Trunk Strength in Top Tennis Players
  • A New Functional Tasks Exercise Program for Women Which is Better: Exercise to Improve Function or Strength? Effects of Exercise on Daily Tasks for Older Adults
  • Sick Leave: Who Needs It?
  • The Importance of Testing for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Today: Complete Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis Possible Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
  • Mechanical Massage Works for Fibromyalgia
  • Regular Exercise: Good or Bad for Osteoarthritis?
  • Latest Research Findings on Fibromyalgia
  • Review of Strategies to Control Gout
  • Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Complication of Worker's Compensation?
  • Rare Cause of Popliteal Cyst in Children
  • Results of Sport-Specific Home Exercise Program
  • Do Floor Activities Increase Knee Osteoarthritis?
  • Gait Changes in the Elderly
  • Comparison of Three Types of Joint Replacements
  • Fewer Weekend Warriors Than Expected
  • Diagnosis of Lupus (Part 1)
  • Review of Medications That Can Delay Bone Healing
  • Advice About Taking Nutraceuticals for Osteoarthritis
  • Is Early Screening for Bone Cancer Important?
  • Treatment for Fibromyalgia: What's New?
  • Exercise Improves Balance
  • Update on Osteoporosis in Men
  • Reviewing Wrist and Ankle Steroid Injections
  • Review and Update on Osteoporosis
  • Biomechanic Features of Tai Chi in Healthy Elders
  • Update on Fibromyalgia
  • Improving the Use of Antibiotic Beads in the Operating Room
  • Diagnosis of Trigger Points Through Palpation
  • Dancers at Great Risk for Injury
  • What Do the Experts Say About Athletic Activity After Joint Replacement?
  • New Problem with Infection in the Locker Room
  • Dietary and Drug Management of Gout
  • Latest Update on Fibromyalgia
  • Testing For Trigger Points
  • Fibromyalgia Patients Beware: Tobacco Use Increases Pain Intensity
  • Physical Therapists Review Tests of Physical Ability in Seniors
  • Orthopedic Specialist Offers Tips on Management of Common Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Problems
  • Gabapentin and Pregabalin as Treatment for Fibromyalgia
  • Physicians and Patients Can Both Join in the Fight Against Osteoporosis
  • What To Do About Osteoarthritis
  • New Ideas About Nervous System Function in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Having Trouble Maneuvering Your Wheelchair or Scooter? You're Not Alone!
  • The Impact and Effectiveness of Power Wheelchairs and Scooters
  • Can You Exercise for the Wrong Reasons?
  • Athletes With Flexible Joints: Are They At Risk for Injury?
  • Treatment of Venomous Snake Bites
  • Spider Bites: Can They Kill You?
  • Future Looks Promising for Gout Sufferers
  • Best Strategy for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Help Tendons Repair?
  • A New Test to Assess Severity of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Predicting Future Fibromyalgia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Greatest Threat to Our Military Fighting Strength
  • Problems Wounded Soldiers Face That Prevent Healing
  • Early Aggressive Treatment Advised for Painful Limb Salvage
  • The Good and Bad News About Major Nerve Injuries
  • Research on Muscle Loss from Traumatic Injuries
  • Essentials of Treatment for Necrotizing Fasciitis
  • The Effects of Caffeine on Pain
  • Good News for Anyone with Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Summary of 5,000 Studies on Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • What Do We Know So Far About Platelet-Rich Plasma?
  • Predicting Osteoporosis Through a Few Questions
  • New Information About Gout
  • Current Consensus on Tuberculosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Effect of Pain Pump on Joint Cartilage
  • Applying Basic Science Research to Clinical Practice
  • What's the Latest on Platelet-Rich Plasma?
  • How To Treat Gout Flare-Ups
  • Results After Surgery for Leg Compartment Syndrome in Military Personnel
  • Treatment of Muscle Injuries: Contusion, Strain, or Laceration
  • What Is Myositis Ossificans and How Is It Treated?