Millions of people suffer chronic knee pain or discomfort, and the incidence of serious knee injuries is, unlike many other kinds of injury, on the increase. The Knee Care Handbook offers a holistic approach which will benefit anyone who has ever had cause to worry about their knees. Guided by this practical book, you can: Prevent injury and chronic pain before it becomes a serious problem; Seek sport- and activity-specific advice; Undertake training, strength and comprehensive long-term knee maintenance programmes; Understand diagnostic tests, medical terminology, diagnoses and treatment options.
This is what the physician should be telling you but doesn't have either the time or the inclination to do so. This is not a book of conjecture, just plain, practical tips based upon scientific evidence.
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The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee is the must-have resource for those with health complaints who are looking for relief.
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The success of a total knee replacement depends on rehabilitating the knee after the operation -- in fact, the rehab is as important as the surgery itself. This book maps out the road to recovery with week-by-week exercises for a full year.
The ACL Handbook takes a complete view of ACL injuries and treatments, discussing: - Normal ACL and knee mechanics - The body's response to ACL injury - Development of new treatment methods Ideal for orthopedists, sports medicine physicians ...
"Imagine for a second if you woke up tomorrow and your knee pain was actually alleviated. What would you do? How would your life improve? This book has the answers you are searching for.
In Fix My Knee, George Demirakos shows readers how to do both. For anyone with knees, this book will show you how to keep them healthy and strong, and what to do when things go wrong.
In The Knee Injury Bible, some of the country's foremost experts on orthopedics and sports medicine combine their expertise to share a definitive resource for patients.
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