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Scientists say the “energy-recycling stairs” are easier on knees and ankles than conventional stairs, and help the elderly and disabled climb stairs by absorbing and returning their own energy. The ...

Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common disorders affecting the knee. The level of pain patients experience intensifies by ascending and descending stairs, as well as participating in athletic ...

We’ve seen some innovative free-standing personal mobility aids designed to tackle stairs in recent times, but this offering from a young UK inventor takes a fresh approach to a solution that's been ...

One of the most important foundations for keeping a healthy body and reaching weight loss objectives is physical activity. Most people count on walking 10,000 steps every day and sticking to this ...