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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Why is leg strength important? Learn how strong legs improve mobility, prevent injuries, and support long-term health.

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 ...

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 ...