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 ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Leg days can be some of the toughest workouts, and it's no surprise that many people choose to skip them. There's a certain mental block associated with leg workouts, after all, exercises like squats ...

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 ...

Good blood circulation in the lower legs is important for mobility and overall health. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to muscles, tissues, and organs, helping them function properly. When ...

For people with peripheral artery disease, walking at a pace that causes pain or discomfort increases speed and leg function compared with walking at a comfortable pace. Walking at high intensity ...

Feeling from your knee down is relayed to your brain by the tibial nerve. This nerve is also responsible for sending messages from your brain down to your lower leg. The tibial nerve stems from your ...

The tragedy of leg health is that it is often ignored until something goes wrong—a swollen ankle, persistent knee pain, or a sudden loss of balance. By the time these warning signs appear, the damage ...

"We assume that one of the explanations [for the different courses of motor function decline for lower versus upper extremities] might be that the longest corticospinal tracts are impacted first in ...

Having strong legs is crucial for overall health. But did you know your leg strength can help increase life expectancy? In a September 27 Instagram video, fitness coach Dan Go spoke about the crucial ...