Strengthening the hip muscles can reduce the load that the joint carries and minimize the forces it absorbs. Stronger muscles also help stabilize the joint. Similar to stretching, these exercises ...

Sitting all day is hard on your hips. Try this simple routine for better mobility.

Struggling with hip joint pain can make every step feel like a challenge. To find real relief and get back to enjoying your days, it's helpful to understand hip joint pain causes. Most commonly ...

Methods—Athletes were interviewed about hip pain, disability, lifetime occupational loading, and athletic training. The passive hip rotation was measured with a Myrin inclinometer in 117 former elite ...

A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that works like the hinge on a door, allowing bending and straightening only. The shoulder and hip joints are both ball and socket joints. A ball and ...

Flexion of the shoulder joint occurs when the humerus (upper arm) moves forwards from the rest of the body, which happens at the end of an underarm throw or bowl in rounders. Flexion of the hip ...

Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients.