Backward walking has been all the rage in gyms and fitness circles, but like most workout trends, it raises the question: Is the hype really worth it? Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance ...

People with arthritic knees can ease their pain by making "subtle" changes to the way they walk, suggests new research. Slightly adjusting the angle of the foot when walking may reduce chronic knee ...

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical ...

A new study found that “gait retraining” could be an effective strategy for combating pain with knee arthritis. The researchers found that retraining the way people walk can be as effective as taking ...

Walking backwards on a treadmill might look strange, but experts say it can deliver big benefits. “Walking backwards forces you to take smaller, controlled steps, which improves balance and ...

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger ...

Changing your gait may help you reduce knee arthritis pain. And the relief could be comparable to the effect of over-the-counter pain medications. In a study published earlier this month, adults with ...

To be included, the participants also had to have medial knee pain of three points or greater on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS), be able to walk safely on a treadmill without an aid for 25 ...

Walking makes you feel great, but knee pain when walking uphill (or downhill) can leave you ready to permanently park your walking shoes. Typical knee issues that cause pain while walking on an ...

Janet Dufek, a professor at the School of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, poses at the school, Sept. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP ...

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