Knees

Even before Eric Pihl pulls into TheraPET Wellness Center parking lot, his dog, Bonnie, climbs up from her lounging position in the back seat and eagerly looks out the window. If only we all could get that excited about climbing on the treadmill to...

Can you wobble your way to buns of steel? The popularity of "toning" shoes, whose unstable soles require you to work muscles harder to stay balanced, suggests consumers are banking on it. Sales of toning shoes, which cost from $70 to upwards of $200 and...

Ravens center Matt Birk expects to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers, barring any setbacks. Birk had surgery on his left knee Aug. 3, which has sidelined him for the first three preseason games. The six-time Pro Bowl player returned to practice...

SOUTH BEND - They’re imperfect strangers, separated by 888 miles and a handful of seasons on college football’s timeline. What connects Dayne Crist, the man who will start at quarterback for the Notre Dame football team Saturday in the 2011...

These days, gadgets that promote health and wellness are everywhere. Here are some that use technology to keep you feeling good in clever new ways. Some are designed to make everyday activities easier and more comfortable, others help you keep track of...

By LARRY VAUGHT larry@amnews.com LEXINGTON — After Kentucky beat Central Michigan 27-13 Saturday, UK sophomore tailback Raymond Sanders was all smiles as he talked about his team’s improved running game and how freshman Josh Clemons’ 87-...

Most athletic types would rather spend a month watching "Teletubbies" while reading Snooki's blog than suffer an injury. And when it comes to getting hurt, the knee is one of the worst things you can damage. The most commonly injured knee ligament is the...

"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" 10 p.m. June 13, ABC Episode: "Dana" The premise Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...

Orthopedic surgeons are doctors, but they are also artisans, sculpting bone so that it fits snugly with artificial hips and knees. But even the best artists make mistakes, says Dr. William Bargar, an orthopedic surgeon at Sutter General Hospital in...

Gayle Anderson was live at Complete PT in Los Angeles because October is "NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH." The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH every October to raise awareness of and recognize the...

INDIANPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels will undergo knee surgery on his right knee. The 62-year-old governor says he'll have arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair torn cartilage. He said Thursday the damage is from 40 years of running. The knee...

Governor Mitch Daniels returned home after undergoing surgery to his right knee Friday morning. The surgery was to repair a torn meniscus.  A spokesperson said the surgery was successful. Dr. Sandy Kunkel, an Indianapolis surgeon who performed the...