Oregon secretary of state sets deadlines to get transportation referendum on May ballot Leaders of the referendum originally intended for it to be voted on the November ballot. Their supporters are ...

Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half, according to new analysis. And combining increased activity with a better diet and psychological support could reduce risks ...

MURRAY — When it comes to surgery, most people focus on what happens afterward — the recovery. But physical therapists say what you do before the operation can make a big difference. It's called ...

Scientists have discovered that being able to maintain a comfortable walking pace is a key factor in determining someone’s surgical outcome and recovery. A new study out of Kyushu University in Japan ...

A new study published in The Journal of Rheumatology found older women with osteoarthritis who engaged in mild or no physical activity before a total knee or hip replacement faced greater mobility ...

Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to expect at every step along the way — from managing pain to getting back to favorite activities.

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...