The Knee Crisis Handbook

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 tipsAdvice on caring for your knees when you're young, older, or even pregnantWhat to look for when choosing a physician and physical therapistTreatment options, including acupuncture and other complementary medicine therapiesMedications: what you should and shouldn't takeWhat you can expect from surgery and recoveryHow to avoid surgeryComplete exercise programs

© 2003 Rodale (E-bog): 9781609612931

Release date

E-bog: 17. oktober 2003