A new study suggests patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) will see their ability to walk decline more rapidly than their hand function. A new analysis of disease progression in patients with multiple ...

An MIT professor and colleagues from Brown University and the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center have begun a five-year, multidisciplinary research project to restore arm and leg function to ...

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While leg cramps are often benign and temporary, in some cases, they can indicate underlying health issues that require ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Walking at a pace that induced ischemic leg pain in patients with lower-extremity peripheral artery disease ...

A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. The study tested the influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function. A new study ...

Losing some leg strength is a normal part of aging. Pinched nerves, not drinking enough water and medical conditions like diabetes contribute to loss of strength, spasms, poor flexibility, numbness ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

CHICAGO, Aug. 2 -- High blood pressure appears to impair older individuals' ability to walk, and the reason may be more than just peripheral arterial disease. A study of elderly clergy, both men and ...