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Say Goodbye to Knee Pain
By Marian Betancourt and Jo Hannafin
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About The Book
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.
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Pocket Books (November 27, 2007)
- Length: 384 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416552932
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