Scientists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis (9/06/2016) have programmed cells to grow new cartilage on a 3-D template shaped like the ball of a hip joint. Using orthobiologics, the...

The sensation of pain is our body’s natural alarm system, alerting us of potential injury through a series of discomfort signals. These very effective alerts become a problem though when they...

When we think of inflammation, we usually think of the acute response our bodies have to an injury like a sprained wrist or a bee sting. Alternatively, chronic inflammation is a systemic condition...

One of the biggest challenges to recovery from a sports injury is gravity: the weight of your body can make it difficult to exercise. An FDA-approved solution first used by astronauts and...

Even if you’re not necessarily experiencing foot pain, imbalances and instability in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones of the feet may be contributing to other aches and pains in your knees,...

Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis in the knees, hips, or elsewhere. These do-it-yourself (DIY) treatments can help ease pain and improve joint function.

Osteoarthritis (OA) arises as the cartilage that shields the joints from friction deteriorates over time. Primary risk factors for this condition include genetics, sex, and the aging process.

Running injury statistics incredible The statistics on running injury are kind of shocking. Nearly two out of three runners (65%) will suffer an injury in any given year, according to statistics...

Exercise can add years to your life, with specific benefits for those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA).

Prevalence There are 318.9 million people in the United States, about 100 million of whom suffer from chronic pain (US Census, Institute of Medicine). Pain isn’t just a quality-of-life issue. It is...