But like any joint, there can be a wide variety of issues with the hip ― and it isn’t an ailment that just affects older ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

Healing and recovery can vary from one person to the other. We typically expect recovery to take about six months. However, you will see continued improvements in your mobility and strength for up to ...

Dear Doctor K: I'm having hip replacement surgery next month. I know I'll need rehabilitation afterward, but does it matter where I do it? Dear Reader: It's been routine after hip replacement surgery ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that a 12-month home-based progressive and supervised exercise program can help to improve functioning and physical ...

Hip replacement surgery is one of Australia's most common orthopedic procedures, with demand rising as the population ages.

Hip impingement is a condition where the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together as they should. In serious cases, surgery can repair the joint and resolve symptoms. The medical term for ...

Manny Cortez has always enjoyed working out — but it was never his top priority in his 30s and 40s. “Fitness was an off-and-on thing,” the Sugar Land resident said. “You get busy with your work and ...

Previous research on weight loss as part of hip osteoarthritis (OA) management has yielded conflicting results. This study examined one approach to weight loss in hip OA patients -- exercise plus a ...

Your hip is a deep ball-and-socket joint where your thigh bone fits securely into your pelvis. When you have hip instability, your thigh bone may feel like it doesn’t fit into the hip socket securely.