RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — NC State researchers have developed a new way to make walking on a prosthetic leg feel more natural and efficient. Their breakthrough, a motorized knee that actually helps you ...

The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found that how long a person can stand ...

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Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to choose exercise modalities that strengthen your muscles without putting too much pressure on ...

I am not a morning person, and I never have been—well, unless I have to make money. For years, my start time at my old job was 5 a.m. and, against all odds, I made it in every day. Now, I teach a 6 ...

Keeping your leg muscles strong can help support your brain health as you age. Regular exercise can make your memory better and increase the size of your hippocampus. People with stronger leg muscles ...

Jerami Grant (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Jazz. Monday’s game will be the tenth that Grant has missed due to left Achilles tendonitis, an injury that the Trail Blazers said would ...

Arterial and venous ulcers are two kinds of open sores found on the body. They can form on the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet. Arterial ulcers develop as a result of damage to the ...

The variety of fitness trackers means there is something for everyone. Some devices may be particularly useful for specific areas — for sleep tracking, for example, you can't beat an unobtrusive ...

Want an exercise program that helps you work out smarter, not harder? You've found it. The Women's Health+ Ultimate HIIT Challenge is a week-long program that combines high intensity interval training ...