According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, compartment syndrome is a "painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels." ...

As a U.S.-based fitness and lifestyle expert, I’ve seen one pattern repeat over and over: lateral strength declines faster than forward strength as we age, and that imbalance quietly leads to hip ...

Dear Doctors: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus ...

A fasciotomy is a procedure where a surgeon cuts your fascia to relieve compartment syndrome. Your fascia is a thin sheet of connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles. Compartment ...

Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized. Signs and symptoms include a history of thigh swelling and/or hematoma and pain after minor injury in a patient who is anticoagulated.

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...