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Meet Your Muscles

How much do you know about the 650-plus skeletal muscles of the body? Check out our in-depth guides to each body area, how those muscles work together to help you move, and how to keep them strong and injury free.

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What to Know About Weight-Loss Drugs and Joint Pain

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro help people suffering from joint pain?
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5 Plantar Fasciitis Stretches, from a PT

Do you have plantar fasciitis? Try these 5 stretches to treat the pain at home.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Foam Roller Exercises for the Whole Body

Whether you’re a runner or just sore from sitting too much, a foam roller can release the tension.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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Strength Training for Runners: 4 Types of Moves You Should Be Doing

Strength training is crucial to help runners run better and avoid injury and extra stress on the joints.

Shevaun Mackie Doyle, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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VO2 Max: What It Is and How to Improve It

What is VO2 max and how does it affect your running? Learn more about how to increase VO2 max.

Shevaun Mackie Doyle, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Knee Replacement Alternatives: Treating Knee Arthritis Without Surgery

Learn more about nonsurgical options for treating osteoarthritis in the knee.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Stretching

Mindful Movement: Seated Yoga Stretches for Back Pain

Eve Delachartre

Yoga Instructor

Health

What to Know About Weight-Loss Drugs and Joint Pain

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro help people suffering from joint pain?
Image - photo for Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Know Before Conceiving and During Pregnancy

Health

5 Plantar Fasciitis Stretches, from a PT

Do you have plantar fasciitis? Try these 5 stretches to treat the pain at home.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Health

Foam Roller Exercises for the Whole Body

Whether you’re a runner or just sore from sitting too much, a foam roller can release the tension.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Health

Strength Training for Runners: 4 Types of Moves You Should Be Doing

Strength training is crucial to help runners run better and avoid injury and extra stress on the joints.

Shevaun Mackie Doyle, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Standing Calf Stretch

HSS Rehabilitation

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