Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a method to restore astoundingly natural movement in people who have had leg amputations above the knee. Rather than fit ...

Thomas Gee, a former gymnast, used to do handstands, perform wheelies on his skateboard, and run around with his three young ...

Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown.

Folsom long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation Jim Wilkes is a volunteer for the Amputee Coalition and rides 90 miles a week on his bike ...

MIT researchers have built a bone-anchored bionic knee that lets above-knee amputees walk faster, climb stairs and clear ...

Once an amputee, a child has many internal and external factors conspiring to diminish their self-esteem.

To treat and prevent injury at this joint, the National Institutes of Health reports regularly doing exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee. That’s why we rounded up these runner ...

Balance is important at every stage of life, especially for maintaining independence as you age. Try these dumbbell balance exercises.

Tyler Cashmore, an above-knee amputee, is based in Tauranga and will be walking 42km in one day to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Photo / Supplied Tyler Cashmore, an above-knee amputee ...