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Is a total knee replacement (TKR) inevitable for someone with painful knee OA? Current research suggests it is not.

We know exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health. Consistent moderate and high-intensity physical activity (i.e., following the...

What does a patient-centered evaluation and treatment look like? The authors of a recent review used recent evidence to support a...

Should we use stretching as an intervention in our clinics? To answer this question, we first need to determine if stretching is an...

Being strong is great for health, but its relationship with pain is less clear

Range of motion is often considered a key characteristic of musculoskeletal health. It is not as important as strength, muscle mass, or...

Despite surgical advancements and growing ACL rehabilitation, many ACL rehabilitation outcomes remain subpar. Studies show only 44-55% of...

If you tear your ACL, do you need to get surgery? This question used to be a no-brainer. As new evidence has been gathered over the past...

Taking a closer look at potential negative effects of a common pre-exercise routine

How resistance training can help you achieve your mobility goals

10 varieties of deadlifts and squats they will never show you but are great for building resilience and strength

It’s easy to make it complicated though—and one of the biggest offenders is dieting

More muscle may help protect you against COVID

Grip strength and overall health are closely related

Here are the books I read in November. All are worth checking out.

Challenging the assumption surgery is needed to repair tears.

Looking at the safety and effectiveness of lifting with a flexed spine

Who’s advice exercise should you follow?

Taking a look at the effects of compression, knees over toes, and deep squatting

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