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 ...

Leg strength is one of the single most reliable physical predictors of both structural brain health and all-cause mortality ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Alternatives to leg presses include using resistance bands to replace the weight of a leg press machine, squats, lunges, and broad jumps. Whether you’re using your legs to run a marathon or to get the ...