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Recovery after a hernia repair will vary based upon the type of hernia and surgery you had. If you had laparoscopic surgery you will likely head home the same day.

While the primary cause for a hiatal hernia is largely unknown, certain strenuous moves like coughing, lifting and straining can also contribute. If you have a hiatal hernia, exercises should  include movements that focus on reducing abdominal strain.

Whether your physical capabilities are changing due to age, illness, injury, or post-surgery, bathroom safety should be a priority concern for you when getting around your home. Accidents can happen to anyone, and given the nature of the bathroom setting one slip can have devastating consequences. Fortunately, there are ways for you to continue using your bathroom independently and as safely as possible.

An abdominal strain can greatly affect your daily routine, whether you are a professional athlete, or someone who simply enjoys an active lifestyle. This injury may occur suddenly, but it can also develop gradually.

Properly strengthening your core can help prevent a strain in the abdominal muscles. Both athletes and normal, healthy individuals alike should make an effort to build strong core muscles.

Painful abdominal strains that are cause sharp side or abdomen pain with movement shouldn’t be ignored. An abdominal strain treatment plan should aim at giving the abdominal muscles time to heal, then building strength in this area.

Whether you’re dealing with a posterior or anterior ankle impingement, quickly addressing your ankle injury with proper treatment will result in quicker recovery. Rebuilding ankle function is crucial and a well-rounded treatment plan should include appropriate ankle impingement exercises that focus on both flexibility and strength.

Do you have ankle pain at the front (anterior) or back (posterior) of your ankle when you straighten out or completely flex your foot? You might have ankle impingement syndrome

Do you suffer from pain in the front or back of your ankle? Do you notice that symptoms get worse when you squat, kick a ball, stand on your toes, or walk uphill?

A groin pull or strain can be frustrating, as it can hinder mobility, affect daily activities, and take a long time to heal. The injury is common to athletes, but anyone who partakes in physical activity can suffer from its painful symptoms. A pulled groin muscle can happen after a fall, during exercise, or seemingly out of nowhere. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to prevent a groin pull then dive deeper into our guide for more on recovery.

A groin strain is a common sports injury that is felt in the inner thigh where the muscle meets the pelvic bone. You don’t need to be an athlete to experience this painful muscle strain. Once you have a diagnosis, a proper groin treatment plan will be focused on healing the injured muscles and tendons. Keep scrolling to learn the best conserative treatments and your options when it comes to professional guidance for your groin injury

One of the best ways to prevent and treat a pulled groin is to stretch the groin muscles. When you mix tightness in the inner thigh and quick moving sports or activities you have a much higher risk of pulling your groin muscles. Routine stretching will loosen those muscles decreasing the likelihood of groin injury or reinjury. Check out the video above from physical therapist, Dr. David Lee for helpful stretches and exercises or keep scrolling to learn the best pulled groin stretches.