Say Goodbye to Knee Pain
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Say Goodbye to Knee Pain by Marian Betancourt
Going beyond quick fixes, and let a leading orthopedic surgeon show you how to stop damaging and start saving your knees, the body's hardest-working and most complex joint. Why do your knees hurt? What can you do about it? 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.
Marian Betancourt was laughed at when she wanted to play basketball in high school, but her granddaughters are taken seriously as team athletes. She has been writing about women's issues most of her professional life and is the author of What to Do When Love Turns Violent: A Practical Resource for Women in Abusive Relationships. Betancourt is the author and co-author of more than a dozen books and currently writes about health, food, and travel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781416540595 |
| ISBN 10 | 1416540598 |
| Title | Say Goodbye to Knee Pain |
| Author | Marian Betancourt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2007-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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