The Knee Sourcebook [Repost]

The knee, vital to your mobility and quality of life, is one of your most vulnerable joints. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year more than six million people seek medical care for knee pain. It is the most common joint injury, accounting for more than 26 percent of all orthopedic visits.
Most often knee pain is the result of repetitive wear (as in osteoarthritis), trauma (a blow to the knee), or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of motion (sports accidents).
In this straightforward, comprehensive book, Dr. Marc Darrow, a specialist in sports medicine and rehabilitation, discusses:
• How the knee is designed, and how it functions
• Common knee injuries such as tears and sprains of the ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and meniscus, as well as deterioration of the bones forming the knee joint
• Strengthening exercises that can actually help you prevent injury
• Diseases and syndromes of the knee
• Osteoarthritis and related medical conditions
• How to avoid risky and often repetitive knee surgeries with alternative therapies
Whether you are in the best shape of your life, a weekend athlete, or someone now suffering trauma and pain from a lifetime of ordinary wear and tear, The Knee Sourcebook provides expert guidance for the care of this most vital joint.