Product Description

Cowritten by one of the nation's most prominent knee surgeons and the Atlanta Falcons' former team surgeon, this step-by-step guide offers an invaluable resource for anyone who is trying to cope with painful knees. The authors discuss the most common knee problems and describe a wide range of treatment and prevention options. Throughout, a variety of exercises to relieve pain, strengthen the knee, and prevent injury are clearly illustrated with drawings and photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #605879 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 254 pages

Amazon.com Review
"The knee is a complex hinge designed by Mother Nature," writes John Garrett, M.D., one of America's most prominent knee surgeons, in Knee Pain: The Self-Help Guide. The knee absorbs shock, is strong and flexible, and lets you jump, run, and change directions at the same time--when it's working properly. Unfortunately, the knee is the most commonly injured joint, representing 26 percent of orthopedic business--more than the spine or hip.

Knee Pain is ideal for both athletes and baby boomers: it covers both knee injuries that are caused by trauma as well as those brought on by repetitive actions or common wear and tear. It aims to help people with knee trouble determine the cause of the pain and how to treat it without surgery (if possible), and informs patients what they should know if surgery is indicated. Fascinating illustrations of knees (fractured, torn, mended), knee procedures (tests, manipulations, exercises), and up-close-and-personal views of a variety of different surgeries are included. You'll get some information you might not expect from a knee book: advice to lose weight (excess weight stresses your knees); foods that aggravate arthritis; supplements; alternative treatments; recommended Web sites; and advice for gradually resuming activity after knee surgery or knee replacement. You also get more than 20 well-illustrated exercises that relieve pain and strengthen the knee. --Joan Price

From the Publisher
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About the Author
Dr. John Garret, M.D. is one of the nation's most prominent knee surgeons and a founder of the highly respected Atlanta orthopedic group, Resurgens, which treats NFL football players and other celebrity athletes. Formerly the chief resident of orthopedics at Emory University, Garret serves as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. For 12 years, her was the team surgeon for the Atlanta Falcons. Bob Reznik, M.B.A., is the co-author of Treat Your Back Without Surgery and editor of Back in Shape, both of which help people take a non-surgical approach to back problems. He has specialized in healthcare management, and is the president of Prizm Development, Inc., which has helped physician groups around the country develop quality-oriented centers of excellence.

Customer Reviews

Knee problems - check this out
As a weekend athlete who has played various sports over the years my body has taken a beating especially my knees and back. Persistent knee pain had me researching and reading whatever I could find on the subject. Having read one of the coauthors other books on back pain I decided to give this one a shot.

I tried several of the exercises detailed in the book and found them to be very effective in strengthening my knee. In addition to the exercises I tried two of the other suggested therapies - massage and hydrotherapy. I attribute the renewed sports-health of my knees to the application of the exercises and therapies found in this book.

Read it - your knees will be glad you did!

ACL Pain
The author is very thorough when discussing ACL injuries, surgery, and rehab. However, he doesn't address other types of injuries. I had a meniscus repair and was disappointed to find only a half a paragraph writen about meniscus injuries.

At long last!
An easy-to-read overview of knee problems that actually helped me! I have been dealing with knee pain for the past three years and visited many doctors, specialists and physical therapists - as well as trying many of the "alternative" treatments (massage, herbs, supplements, glucosamine, chiropractors, liniments, etc.) - with very little feeling of hope, empowerment or enlightenment, and very slow progress. I was so happy this book addressed the spiral of frustration when knee problems prevent exercise, which leads to weight gain, which causes more knee problems... And I was thrilled that this book provides many knee-strengthening exercises with easy-to-follow photos and directions. Not everything in the book was applicable - the book covers knee injuries in children, provides photos of various knee surgeries, and talks quite a bit about "baby boomers" (I am only 31) and professional athletes, but I am still very glad I read this book! Considering that it only took me one evening and one morning to finish, and I was able to gain quite a sense of hope and a lot of information, I do recommend it. Good luck!