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Around 41% of us have noisy knees. Here’s what we know about these clicks.
It’s a common idea, but a myth. Here’s what we think is really going on.
Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.
Horses and humans share biological similarities that lead them to suffer from similar endocrine and orthopedic diseases. A number of treatments that work for one species often work for the other.
Our new study demonstrates the enormous potential that machine learning has to help identify people with AS
Forget about how your bum muscles look; what about what they do? In fact, having big, strong glutes is crucial to good overall musculoskeletal health.
The discovery of the role that the protein Piezo1 plays in touch and body awareness won the 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Piezo1 may also be a significant player in motor function.
Government health organisations need to provide better support for Indigenous people suffering from musculoskeletal conditions.
The development of an immersive mobile phone application for university anatomy students offers insights into the future of online learning.
Yes, there is a risk of injuring yourself while playing netball but the overall risk of serious injury is relatively small – and far outweighed by the benefit of being active and part of a team.
Circus is exciting, though sometimes unpredictable. At any moment during rehearsal, performance or travel, injuries can occur.
We’re the only species that can throw at speeds that kill.
Almost 10% of physicians in the US are doctors of osteopathic medicine, and that proportion is rising. Their medical knowledge matches that of other doctors; the difference is the philosophy behind it.
A recent series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet shows doctors often overlook recommended treatments, such as advice to stay active and to exercise.
New research shows yoga can improve back and neck pain, but can put strain on the body in some poses.
The blame for pain in kids is often directed at school bags, computer and small-screen device usage, posture, or other biomechanical targets.
Pain management is one of the most neglected aspects of health care; our failure to adequately address chronic pain is a major driver of its economic and social burden.
The traditionally solid and sturdy school shoe may not be the best option for kids’ feet, according to a new study. School…
A recent article published in the Herald Sun newspaper reported anecdotal evidence of animals almost crippled from arthritis or joint damage recovering their function after stem cell therapy. Although…
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