Treat Your Own Knees

Treat Your Own Knees
Author: Jim Johnson
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0897934229

Jim Johnson has researched hundreds of scientific journal articles to find and test the simplest most effective do-it-yourself treatments for knee pain. In this compact and accessible book, he shows readers exactly how to improve and maintain the functioning of their knees by enhancing the four crucial abilities every knee must have: ** muscular strength ** flexibility ** responsiveness (proprioception) ** endurance A chapter is devoted to each of these four functions, showing why they are essential. The reader is shown exactly how to do simple home exercises designed to restore or improve that particular ability. The last chapter is a "master plan" that pulls together all the concepts and exercises into a time-efficient exercise program. The author guides the reader effortlessly through the exercise routine. Clear drawings illustrate the muscles responsible for knee pain and the exact way to do the exercises. All the information is based on research trials and studies and evidence from peer-reviewed journals. The author has chosen for this book the best techniques for relieving knee pain.

Heal Your Knees

Heal Your Knees
Author: Robert L. Klapper
Publisher: M. Evans
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2004-07-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1590771680

Put an end to knee pain! An esteemed surgeon and a water therapy expert team up to tell you the essentials about your knees, how to get them back into shape, and how to prevent further pain and injury. Through careful explanation, they examine each part of the healing process—from basic function to long-term exercises—guiding you to a pain-free life. With detailed information on a variety of healing options, you will learn how to make the right decisions for your knees, understand when and why surgery is appropriate, and how simple exercise in your living room and in the pool can speed the post-surgical healing process.

The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee

The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee
Author: Adam S. Rosen, DO
Publisher: Adam Rosen
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2021-12-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Suffering from knee pain and desperate to know why? Discover the hows and whats of chronic discomfort and the steps you can take to get better. Seeking answers about your joint problems? Trying to decide how to decrease symptoms and improve your quality of life? Considering having an operation but worried over what it entails? Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, podcast host, and lecturer Dr. Adam Rosen has treated thousands of people in need of total knee and hip replacement, helping them on their journeys to wellness. Now he’s here to share his vast experience and knowledge so that you can enjoy recovery and healing, with or without surgery. The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee is the must-have resource for those with health complaints who are looking for relief. With easy-to-understand language and patient-friendly discussion, Dr. Rosen walks readers through the different types of diagnoses, treatment options from conservative fixes to going under the knife, and how to approach rehabilitation for the best results. And by relying on the crucial information offered in these pages, you will be able to talk to your doctor and move forward with an actionable plan full of confidence and hope. In The Knee Book, you’ll discover: - How to better understand why you are hurting and the things you can do to improve your symptoms - Comprehensive but easily accessible breakdown of the various kinds of diagnoses to help you make assured decisions - Simple exercises that can strengthen your legs at home and increase body functionality - Methods to control pain and use physical therapy to encourage good outcomes - Ways weight-loss can reduce suffering, straightforward explanations of common conditions such as meniscus tears, Baker’s cysts, and arthritis, and much, much more! The Knee Book is the perfect road map for navigating health challenges. If you like user-friendly descriptions, knowing all your options, and simplifying medical speech, then you’ll love Dr. Adam Rosen’s invaluable primer. Buy The Knee Book to walk without pain today!

Yoga for Healthy Knees

Yoga for Healthy Knees
Author: Sandy Blaine
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1930485638

A gentle, easy-to-learn yoga program designed to treat persistent knee pain and improve overall knee health, from a longtime yoga practitioner and instructor Drawing on her expertise as a yoga teacher who has used yoga to recover from knee pain and to keep her knees healthy, Sandy Blaine presents a comprehensive yoga program to help you: • understand common knee problems that cause pain and limit mobility • establish safety guidelines to help you get started • use props, such as blankets and towels, to support your body and your mind • practice poses for pain prevention and rehabilitation

Say Goodbye to Knee Pain

Say Goodbye to Knee Pain
Author: Marian Betancourt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2007-11-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1416552936

WHY DO YOUR KNEES HURT? WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? Going beyond quick fixes, a leading orthopedic surgeon shows you how to stop damaging and start saving your knees, the body's hardest-working and most complex joint. Once you understand the source of your pain, whether from sports or overuse injuries, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, heredity, or a host of other causes -- then you can choose the best up-to-the-minute treatments that are right for you. You'll learn everything you need to know about: •Getting the right diagnosis •Differences between men's and women's knees •Treating the athlete's knee •Simple exercises to reduce pain •Medication •Physical therapy •Complementary and alternative remedies •Arthroscopy and other surgical options •Knee replacement ...and much more. You'll also find everyday wisdom for protecting your knees from wear and tear, and practical advice on lifestyle changes that can turn back the clock on your knee pain.

Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow

Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow
Author: Jim Johnson (Physical therapist)
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Overuse injuries
ISBN: 1608443906

"Without drugs - without surgery, without injections tennis elbow can be eliminated"--Cover.

Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis

Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis
Author: Jim Johnson (Physical therapist)
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Arthritis
ISBN: 1608448436

If you're looking down at your arthritic knee and seeing only a worn-out joint with eroding cartilage, you're thinking about your knee the wrong way. There are two problems with this line of thinking. First of all, the structural changes that commonly take place in arthritis, things such as cartilage loss, meniscus tears, and bone spurs, can all be found in people with no knee pain. Consider the study that looked at 319 subjects between the ages of 25 and 74 with knee arthritis on x-ray - and found that only 47% had knee pain. Put another way, 53% of these people were walking around with knee arthritis and no pain. Yet another study looked at 49 subjects over the age of 45 with no knee pain or arthritis, and found that 76% of them had meniscus tears The second problem with focusing on the structural changes in knee arthritis is trying to figure out what's causing your pain. Most of the numerous structures in your knee have nerve pain fibers going to them, so good luck trying to pinpoint which one(s) are the exact source of your pain. In fact, about the only knee structure we can safely rule out is the articular cartilage that can be seen wearing out on x-rays Knee cartilage itself actually has no pain fibers going to it, and therefore cannot produce any pain. So what now? Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis takes a new approach to an old problem. Instead of worrying about structural problems (that studies show people can live just fine with) you will learn how to fix the functional problems found in knees with arthritis. And as the research shows again and again, if you improve functions such as the strength and proprioception of your knee, the pain goes away. Based entirely on randomized controlled trials, Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis is a simple, yet effective program that can be done in the privacy of your home with minimal cost or equipment. Exercise sheets are also provided to help guide you step-by-step through a six-week program.

The Knee Crisis Handbook

The Knee Crisis Handbook
Author: Brian Halpern
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2003-10-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1609612930

Ever sustained a knee injury? Want to prevent one? Whether you're young and actively involved in sports, an enthusiastic weekend warrior, or someone who's simply getting older and whose body is changing, The Knee Crisis Handbook by Brian Halpern, M.D. will show you how to take care of your knees. You'll learn what to do if you sustain an injury, how to prevent a repeat injury, and how to help yourself avoid injury in the first place. Inside you'll find: * Sport-specific knee injury prevention tips * Advice on caring for your knees when you're young, older, or even pregnant * What to look for when choosing a physician and physical therapist * Treatment options, including acupuncture and other complementary medicine therapies * Medications: what you should and shouldn't take * What you can expect from surgery and recovery * How to avoid surgery * Complete exercise programs