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Hypermobility can be painful and lead to frequent injuries and systemic health problems. Unfortunately, many doctors aren’t familiar with these conditions, and patients can go years undiagnosed.
While dead hangs may be OK for people with good upper-body strength and no shoulder problems, they can be risky for some.
Currently the best evidence for reducing the chances of re-spraining your ankle sprain comes down to two main things.
Why do people do it, is it harmful, what makes the noises, and what would happen if our joints weren’t able to crack?
If you’ve ever had a bout of gout, you’ll know it’s truly awful. Here’s what causes it, and what you can do about it.
Being double jointed doesn’t mean you have an extra joint – an expert in biomechanics explains what makes some people doubly bendy.
As we get older, there are many reasons our muscles might feel stiff. The most important thing is to keep moving.
There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
Bones and texts showed how decades of strenuous hikes led to higher levels of osteoarthritis in workers’ knees and ankles in an ancient Egyptian village.
Many people complain their aches and pains get worse in the cold, but there are a number of ways to reduce that discomfort in the winter months.
New research shows yoga can improve back and neck pain, but can put strain on the body in some poses.
Researcher have found that healthy bones around the spine and hips may be associated with healthy knee joints, a breakthrough…
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia
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Associate professor of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
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