Health Library

The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.

Exercises by Body Part

  • Learn exercises to reduce stiffness and soreness and get your shoulder and arm back to normal.

  • Your doctor can give you information about exercises for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side. Stretching your fingers far apart,...

  • Learn how to do the bird dog exercise to increase strength and stability in your shoulder, core, and hips.

  • Learn how to do the bridging exercise to increase strength and stability in your core and your legs.

  • Covers exercises that may help reduce or prevent low back pain. Includes aerobic, strengthening, and stretching exercises. Looks at why it is important to exercise for low back pain. Includes tips on how to do the exercises.

  • Learn how to do the single knee-to-chest exercise to stretch your hip and lower back.

  • Follow instructions from your physical therapist or other health professional for stretching and strengthening exercises. Stretching exercises are controlled stretches that prevent tennis elbow stiffness and tendon shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your wrist. If you have increasing...

  • Your doctor can give you information about exercises for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side. Stretching your fingers far apart,...

  • A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. How well the knee will heal and whether surgery will be needed depends in large part on the type of tear and how bad the tear is. Work with your doctor to plan a rehabilitation (rehab) program that helps you regain as much strength and flexibility in your knee as possible...

  • This article shows how to do easy and then more difficult exercises to help with patellar tracking disorder.

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