A recent randomized controlled trial conducted across three Norwegian hospitals examined whether preoperative exercise programs benefit older adults awaiting total hip replacement (THR). The study, ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

Background Prolonged physical impairments in range of movement, postural stability and walking speed are commonly reported following total hip replacement (THR). It is unclear from the current body of ...

For individuals with chronic hip pain, a hip replacement can offer a new lease of life. While you might be tempted to jump right back into an active lifestyle, it's best to take it slow. It's also ...

The joint may not be jumping, but if you're older than 50, there's a good chance it's popping, grinding or clicking. Hip and knee replacements have become common surgeries for boomers and seniors ...

Mobility and independence are crucial to elderly citizens as our population ages. Knee and hip replacements are two of the most life-changing surgical procedures that can be offered to elderly ...