Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. Physician Assistant Kara Keyes, P.A.-C., and Nurse Practitioner Ashlee Satkowiak, A.G.A.C.N.P.-B.C., M.S.N., discuss what type of patients should consider palliative care, and what symptoms they help to treat and improve.

For patients with severe ankle arthritis, there’s a new option for relief after conservative treatment methods have failed. Orthopedic Surgeon Kent Biddinger, M.D., discusses total ankle replacement surgery, and who might be a good candidate for the procedure.

ACL injuries can occur during any type of athletic activity, whether or not the athlete is playing a contact sport. Athletic Trainer Joe Fox, A.T.C., discusses ways that athletes can prevent ACL injuries, and what types of treatment are available in the case an injury does still happen.

Prehabilitation, or prehab, is defined as physical and/or lifestyle preparation designed to improve recovery time following surgery. Physical Therapist Matt Fogal, D.P.T., explains why this is especially important for those planning to undergo joint replacement surgery.

Hip pain can be debilitating, and when conservative measures no longer help, surgeons may recommend hip replacement surgery. Orthopedic Surgeon Ben Mayne, M.D., discusses the anterior hip replacement surgery, an approach that leads to faster recovery time, less pain and a quicker return to activity.

Wearing sunscreen is important, but it’s just one of many ways that you can help lower your risk of developing skin cancer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon David Yonick, M.D., shares different ways to help you prevent skin cancer.

A stroke, or a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, can lead to long-term disability, partial paralysis and even death. Stroke Program Director and Neurologist Brian MacFalda, D.O., M.B.A., explains what to do if you suspect you, or someone you know, is having a stroke.

As an occupational therapist, Travis Steinka’s goal is to restore function, so that his patients can get back to everyday activities and manage as independently as possible. One key element to this is removing items in the home that can contribute to a risk of falls.

Scoliosis is the condition of curvature of the spine. It can cause the spine to turn so that one shoulder, shoulder blade or hip is higher than the other. The cause of most types of scoliosis is not known, but it does often run in families. University of Michigan Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Frances Farley explains this condition and discusses how scoliosis is diagnosed, as well as the treatment options available.

Regular exercise can be as effective as statins in improving cholesterol profiles, including lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing good cholesterol. Exercise can also lower blood pressure, improve emotional health, as well as decrease the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Specialist J.T Pinney, M.D., discusses the overall health benefits of exercise and reviews the latest exercise guidelines.