Orthopedics

Without bones, muscles and joints, our bodies have no shape. Support your structure, build strength and bend deep, with news and knowledge to keep you on the move.

How to sidestep runner’s knee

A sports medicine doctor offers tips to avoid troublesome knee pain.

The lowdown on high heels

They might be handy as a fashion statement, but they can also lead to a host of foot problems.

Work out at home—for less

An active lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. A few pieces of equipment can get the job done.

8 tips for winter running

A sports medicine specialist offers training tips for chilly weather.

Arthritis in winter? Keep moving

Keep joints moving—and lubricated—to help keep pain at bay.

Should you get a bone density test?

By measuring calcium and mineral content in your bones, this simple screening method can help determine if you have osteoporosis.

5 ways to get ski-ready

Strengthening your core and leg muscles can help improve maneuverability and posture.

Patient Story

‘I’m not one to sit’

After years of pain, knee replacement has helped a Michigan woman, 66, return to an active life.

Ready for your kettlebell workout?

This simple, affordable piece of equipment can work wonders for strength-building.

Are growing pains real?

Leg aches and muscle pains during preteen and adolescent years may be common, but it's rarely a cause for worry.

When work hurts

Learn to recognize overuse and repetitive motion injuries—before they become chronic.

Patient Story

‘I’m not one for being laid up’

New hips—with two different surgery approaches—help a 76-year-old Belding woman spend active time with her grandkids.