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Bridging the gap between hospital and home

Acute rehabilitation services help patients regain their mobility, strength, speech skills and overall independence Nancy and Rich Riddle have been…

New Hope for Long-Term Stroke Recovery

Rosa Maria Villalpando is the world’s first stroke patient to receive vagus nerve stimulation outside of a clinical trial. The…

5 Hand Exercises for Dexterity and Flexibility

We use our hands every day, from texting to cooking to giving high fives. So how do we keep our…

What Is a Hammertoe?

Have you felt pain or discomfort when wearing shoes? Do you see something unusual when you look at your feet?…

When Should You Consider Surgery for a Bunion or Hammertoe?

Eric Tan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, walks you through treatment options for bunions and hammertoes.…

10 Preparation Tips for Running a Marathon

With marathon season just around the corner, it’s a good idea to review some basic training tips that can benefit…

Position Yourself for Sound Sleep With Back Pain

Raymond Jonathan Hah, MD, and Christopher C. Ornelas, MD, orthopedic surgeons with USC Orthopaedic Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of…

When Should You See a Doctor About Joint Pain?

Your knee has been feeling funny for several days, but you’re not sure if you need to make an appointment…

Do I Need Surgery for My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

If the pain has become unbearable and no therapeutic or medical treatments have worked, it might be time to consider…

5 Tips for Living Well with Chronic Pain, According to an Expert

A staggering number of Americans live with chronic pain. But that doesn’t mean it has to control your life. Chronic…

What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

You may have heard about the healing properties of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy. Here’s what science currently says about…

Is There Relief for Sciatica?

Do you feel a sharp, knifelike pain radiating down your leg or an ache in your lower back? It may…