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.
- Abdominal Strain Exercises
- Achilles Tendon Exercises
- ACL Injury Exercises
- Ankle Fracture Exercises
- Ankle Sprain Exercises
- Ankylosing Spondylitis Exercises
- Arch Pain Exercises
- Biceps Tendinitis Exercises
- Calf Strain Exercises
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises
- Chronic Ankle Laxity Exercises
- Collarbone Fracture Exercises
- Congenital Torticollis Exercises
- De Quervain’s Disease Exercises
- Elbow Bursitis Exercises
- Elbow Radial Head Fracture Exercises
- Exercises After Mastectomy
- Fall Prevention Exercises
- Finger Dislocation Exercises
- Finger Fracture Exercises
- Finger Sprain Exercises
- Foot Arthritis Exercises
- Foot Sprain Exercises
- Frozen Shoulder Exercises
- Gluteal Strain Exercises
- Golfer's Elbow Exercises
- Hamstring Strain Exercises
- Hand Arthritis Exercises
- Healthy Upper Back Exercises
- Heel Pain or Tightness Exercises
- Herniated Disc Exercises
- Hip Arthritis Exercises
- Hip Bursitis Exercises
- Hip Flexor Strain Exercises
- Hip Surgery Exercises
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome Exercises
- Knee (Pes Anserine) Bursitis Exercises
- Knee (Prepatellar) Bursitis Exercises
- Knee Arthritis Exercises
- Knee Replacement Exercises
- LCL Sprain Exercises
- Little Leaguer's Elbow Exercises
- Low Back Arthritis Exercises
- Low Back Pain Exercises
- Mallet Finger Exercises
- MCL Sprain Exercises
- Meniscus Tear Exercises
- Metacarpal Fracture Exercises
- Metatarsal Fracture Exercises
- Movement Problems Exercises
- Muscle Conditioning Exercises
- Neck Arthritis Exercises
- Neck Spasm Exercises
- Neck Strain or Sprain Exercises
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease Exercises
- Patellar Tendinitis Exercises
- Patellar Tracking Disorder Exercises
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercises
- PCL Sprain Exercises
- Peroneal Tendon Strain Exercises
- Piriformis Syndrome Exercises
- Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
- Posterior Tibial Tendinitis Exercises
- Quadricep Strain Exercises
- Resistance Training with Free Weights
- Resistance Training with Surgical Tubing
- Rhomboid Muscle Strain Exercises
- Rotator Cuff Exercises
- Sacroiliac Pain Exercises
- Sciatica Exercises
- Shin Splint Exercises
- Shoulder Arthritis Exercises
- Shoulder Blade Exercises
- Shoulder Bursitis Exercises
- Shoulder Dislocation Exercises
- Shoulder Instability Exercises
- Shoulder Separation Exercises
- Shoulder Subluxation Exercises
- Skier’s Thumb (Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain) Exercises
- Snapping Hip Syndrome Exercises
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Exercises
- Sternoclavicular Joint Separation Exercises
- Tennis Elbow Exercises
- Therapeutic Ball Exercises
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises
- Thumb Arthritis Exercises
- Thumb Sprain Exercises
- Toe Fracture Exercises
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Exercises
- Triceps Tendinitis Exercises
- Ulnar Neuropathy Exercises
- Vertigo Exercises
- Wrist Fracture (Scaphoid or Navicular) Exercises
- Wrist Fracture Exercises
- Wrist Sprain Exercises
- Wrist Tendinitis Exercises
Exercise Sets
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Your doctor or physical therapist will design a physical rehabilitation (rehab) program for you that takes into consideration your normal level of activity, physical fitness, and extent of your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. A rehab program should include: Flexibility exercises. Strengthening exercises...
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After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, you lose leg strength and motion and stability of the knee. It is important that you regain your leg strength and motion as soon as possible, whether you choose to have surgery for your ACL injury or not. Exercises to regain muscle strength and knee motion should begin...
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Ankle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. Rehabilitation (rehab) exercises are critical to ensure that the ankle heals completely...
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After breast surgery (mastectomy), you may feel some pain going down your arm. Your shoulder and arm may be stiff and hard to move. You may also have some loss of feeling there. The basic exercises described here will help you start moving your arm....
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As people age, they lose muscle strength, which can make them more likely to fall. Also, their reflexes slow down. This makes it harder for them to regain their balance if they start to fall. Learn some strength and balance exercises, and take the time to do them each day. This can help you stay active and...
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Learn how to do two exercises to improve your strength and balance.
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You may be able to relieve heel pain by stretching tight calf muscles. See a picture of a calf stretch exercise. Stand about 1 ft (30 cm) from a wall and place the palms of both hands against the wall at chest level. Step back with one foot, keeping that leg straight at the knee, and both feet flat on the...
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Learn more about doing rehab right after knee replacement surgery, so you can find that sweet spot between resting and getting stronger.
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This article shows how to do easy and then more difficult exercises to help with patellar tracking disorder.
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Discusses exercises to stretch and strengthen the plantar fascia ligament and Achilles tendon. Has illustrations of exercises. Covers exercises to avoid. Offers other tips like resting or icing to help relieve heel pain.
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Exercises are a very important part of treatment for a rotator cuff disorder. If you have pain, weakness, and stiffness in your shoulder from a rotator cuff problem, your doctor will likely suggest that you try exercises and other at-home treatments. These treatments may include rest, ice, heat, and NSAIDs such as...