WHEN YOU NEED to power up your posterior muscles, there are few more effective exercises than the deadlift. There's one deadlift variation that may have gotten lost in the weight room shadows, however ...

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Muscles are important for movement. Muscles are made up of bundles of muscle fibres that contract and relax in the process of movement. Muscle tone is the strength of contraction of the muscle at rest ...

The moment a tiny bundle arrives home, joy floods every corner of the house, but so do those quiet, heart-skipping worries especially when your baby feels oddly stiff. You might notice it while ...

As the temperature begins to drop, people tend to experience a condition where pain starts from the waist or lower back area goes down to the hips, legs, or thighs. In other cases, the pain might ...

Background A 60-year-old white woman with a history of breast cancer, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and chronic renal insufficiency presented with ...

Background Lower limb injuries are prevalent in sports involving running, hopping and jumping. Musculoskeletal lower limb stiffness is a modifiable mechanical property that may be related to injury ...

A thick running shoe midsole is often favored for its shock absorbing protection, but it has been assumed that these heavily cushioned shoes increase leg stiffness and muscle fatigue. But results of a ...

Researchers at the University of Tokyo reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen as forces increase, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo researcher has some good news for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who favor thick, heavily cushioned running shoes. Although these shoes are increasingly ...