Rehab Science: Knee

Relieve knee pain and rehab injuries at home, with expert guidance Knee pain and injuries put a real damper on your quality of life and keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. In-person physical therapy can work wonders to alleviate the discomfort, but not everyone has the time or resources to access that sort of care—and those who do often find that the number of sessions they are permitted is limited by their insurance. Rehab Science: Knee empowers you to take charge of your own health, whether you have pain from unknown causes, you sustained an injury, or you have ongoing pain that just won’t go away. With some foundational knowledge and the right exercise strategies, you can figure out what’s wrong and take steps toward healing. In this book, you will find: · Proven methods for reducing pain and recovering from injury, including soft tissue massage, stretching, mobility exercises, and resistance exercises · A systematic approach to identifying the type of knee pain or injury you have and selecting the right rehab exercise protocol to address it · A clear blueprint for improving movement and mobility and increasing leg strength and tissue capacity · A comprehensive “prehab” program to help prevent knee injuries and future flare-ups This book provides three-phase exercise protocols for the most common pain and injuries in the knee area, including: · Patellofemoral joint pain · IT band syndrome · Knee instability · Meniscus and ligament tears · Kneecap dislocation · Patellar tendinopathy · Osteoarthritis · And more Simply choose the protocol that matches your symptoms or condition and start doing the rehab exercises prescribed. Rehab Science: Knee is your guide to stronger, healthier, more resilient knees.