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• What are the stages of hip osteoarthritis?

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Hip osteoarthritis is the degeneration, or breaking down, of the hip joint. It happens in four stages, going from minor wear and tear to severe chronic joint inflammation.

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• Groin Pain: Causes and Treatment

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  There are many causes of groin pain, or discomfort in the area where your abdomen meets your legs. The most common ones are muscle, tendon, and ligament strains, which often affect athletes but can happen to anyone.But other things—such as an inguinal (groin) hernia, hip fracture, hip arthritis, and even kidney stones—can directly or indirectly cause groin pain too.

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• New techniques emerge amid the evolution of cartilage repair

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Although cartilage repair and restoration still pose clinical challenges in orthopedics, the knowledge of cartilage repair and healing gained in the last decade has resulted in advanced surgical techniques and improved outcomes.

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• Progression of femoroacetabular impingement in contralateral hip

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  New research has uncovered which factors are important when tracking the progression of disease in the contralateral hip of patients with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement. FAI is one of the most common causes of hip osteoarthritis, but the factors controlling the progression of it are still not completely understood.

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• What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  When your muscle gets damaged—even just a little—it can cause inflammation in the bands of muscle and the fascial layer above. And that clump of inflamed tissue is a myofascial trigger point. The little lumps are typically tender to the touch and can limit your range of motion or lead to pain during various movements.

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• Jogging Past 40

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  When your body's "age reminders" say it's time to change the way you exercise.

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• Seven tips for exercising safely during a heatwave

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  When summer temperatures soar, the idea of working out might be the furthest thing from your mind. But just because it's hot doesn't mean you can't still squeeze a workout in if you want to, though there are a few adjustments you may need to make to your normal routine.

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• Hip flexors get weak when we sit too much—but simple stretches and strengthening exercises can leave you less stiff

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  I am sure you've been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or use a standing desk where possible. One of the major benefits of doing this is to activate and stretch the hip flexor area.

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• Athletes vs. Nonathletes: Who does better after hip arthroscopy?

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Athletes over the age of 40 have better outcomes after primary hip arthroscopy than nonathletes of the same age, according to new research.

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• Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis Hip Pain

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disorder that causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. It usually affects the spine but can also affect the hips and joints in the area where the spine connects to the pelvis. This causes deep pain that worsens with inactivity, such as prolonged sitting or bed rest.

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