A short period of immobilisation in a below-knee cast or Aircast* results in faster recovery from severe ankle sprain than use of either tubular compression bandage (TCB) or Bledsoe boot. In an ...

If you have osteoarthritis, you may be familiar with the pain, stiffness, and limited flexibility from your bone rubbing on bone. And the most common place where your symptoms show up are in your ...

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

That’s right, the knees. Usually, treatment for knee pain starts with a combination of physical therapy (PT) and knee brace support. Each type of knee brace is designed to support a particular knee ...

If you’re recovering from an injury or just looking for a bit of stability during activity, the best knee brace for your needs should keep you feeling comfortable, supported and safe. But finding the ...

Seek medical help immediately if you suspect a broken leg. Treatment might involve a splint, cast, or surgery, depending on ...

You might be surprised by how many Americans are walking around these days with synthetic joints hidden in their pants. First performed in 1968, more than three-quarters of a million people in the US ...

If you’re experiencing knee pain, you might consider wearing a knee brace for running. But should you? The answer really depends on the severity of your injury, according to experts. The catch: It can ...

If you have shin splints, you may experience a variety of symptoms. You may feel pain or notice swelling along the inner part of the lower leg, shin bone, or anywhere between the knee and ankle. Shin ...