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• Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water, study shows

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.

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• Common Running Injuries and Treatment Options

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Running injuries are an unfortunate but all too common occurrence. Understanding a running injury is the key to effective treatment. Here you will find resources that explain common problems and offer information about types of treatment for a running injury.

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• How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal?

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Ankle sprains are a real pain — especially if they sideline you from physical activity. Ankle injuries are far too common. And when you consider that it takes between 3 to 4 weeks to heal a moderate ankle sprain and 3 to 6 months for a more severe injury to heal, finding the right treatment is key.

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• Symptoms and causes of weak hip flexors and how to treat them

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Weak hip flexors can cause the surrounding muscles to overcompensate, which can cause pain and difficulty walking. Treatment for weak hip flexors includes physical therapy and exercises.

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• What to know about muscle cramps

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  A muscle cramp is a painful tightness in a muscle due to a sudden, involuntary contraction. Various factors may contribute to muscle cramping, but the underlying cause is often unclear. Muscle cramps are mostly temporary and go away on their own. Some home remedies may help longer lasting cramps pass or ease the symptoms.

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• Exercises for Hip Pain

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Sometimes the best way to relieve hip pain is to start moving more. Although rest and recovery can be necessary to heal an injury, sitting for too long puts added stress on the hips. The right types of exercises build strength, alleviate pain, improve your range of motion, and help protect your hips in the long haul.

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• When and how to spend a rest day

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  A rest day is a day in which a person takes a break from their regular workout routine. Rest days are an important part of any exercise program. They give the body a chance to repair and recover, and help to prevent injury.

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• Knee mechanics associated with patellofemoral cartilage changes after ACL reconstruction

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Modifiable mechanical factors of the knee may be associated with patellofemoral cartilage changes and reduced knee function in sports and recreation 2 years after ACL reconstruction, according to published results.

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• Hip reconstruction in complex patients: Predicting complications

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Neuromuscular hip dysplasia and progressive spastic hip displacement are among the most common orthopedic concerns in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP), leading to pain, decreased function, and impaired quality of life. While hip reconstruction surgery can improve quality of life in these children, it can be associated with acute post-operative pain, medical complications, and prolonged hospitalization.

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• What is the recovery time for a meniscus tear without surgery?

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks if your meniscus tear is treated conservatively, without surgery. If your symptoms persist after 3 months or your symptoms become significant, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair the tear.

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