Objective We aimed to determine hip and lower-leg muscle strength in people after ACL injury compared with an uninjured control group (between people) and the uninjured contralateral limb (between ...

Weakness in the legs can be a sign of serious health issues like stroke or cancer. Symptoms like sudden leg weakness, confusion, and dizziness may mean you need medical help right away. Exercise and ...

According to Dr. Naik, leg inactivity leads to sarcopenia — an age-related loss of muscle mass that sends ripple effects throughout the nervous system. Active muscles release key neurochemicals such ...

Early signs of dementia may not always manifest as memory loss but can appear as subtle changes in leg health and walking. Weak leg muscles, reduced walking speed, and altered gait can signal ...

Symptoms of hereditary spastic paraparesis, including weakness of the legs, are due to deterioration of nerves in the spinal cord that control the leg muscles. The process of nerve deterioration ...

June Furlan was alarmed when a mystery weakness started taking over her body, so her personal trainer suggested doing “dead bugs” to strengthen her core. She was already an avid gym goer, doing cardio ...

Dementia's early signs may manifest in your legs, not just your brain. Yes, that's right. Weak leg muscles, due to inactivity, can accelerate cognitive decline and increase dementia risk. Active ...

Leg weakness is not a typical sinus infection symptom. However, people may experience general fatigue or weakness. Leg weakness with a sinus infection may also be a sign of another underlying ...

Dr Sethi highlights ways in which healthier leg muscles boosts overall health, including better functioning of the brain.

What's the source of the unusual electrocardiogram (ECG) findings in a patient presenting with dizziness and limb weakness? That's the mystery posed in a recent case report. The diagnostic challenge ...

Each year, nearly half of all runners in the U.S. wrestle with some type of pain or injury. The most commonly affected area, totaling 27 percent of running injuries is—you guessed it—the knee. If you ...