FrameWork for the Knee: A 6-Step Plan for Preventing Injury and Ending Pain

by Nicholas A. DiNubile, Bruce Scali

Musculoskeletal conditions are the #1 reason for doctor visits among Americans. No one knows the concerns of patients afflicted with these bone, muscle, and joint issues better than Dr. Nicholas DiNubile. As the orthopedist to the Philadelphia 76ers, he presented his plan for treating and preventing general pain without surgery or drugs in his first book, FrameWork. Now, in the second installment of his Active for Life series, Dr. DiNubile turns his attention to the estimated 21 million Americans who suffer from chronic knee pain. Beginning with an in-depth look at the causes of common knee injuries, Dr. DiNubile provides diagnostic tools for assessing pain. His 7-step plan for treating the injury, rehabilitating the area, eating to aid healing, and protecting the knee allow you to continue enjoying your favorite activities. Knee pain and injury don't have to mean the end of an active lifestyle. All it takes is a balanced, customized program designed to address patient-specific needs. FrameWork for the Knees provides anyone suffering from these issues with the tools to be active for life.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 28, 2010

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid principles for building strength and stability to support the knees. Several orthopedic conditions are described, as well as how to mitigate/eliminare through various methods. The book includes some exercises that target the supporting tissues as well. A good review for the clinician/specialist who works with orthopedic clients.

[Mark Zodda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good primer on your knee with some interesting takes and exercises to improve knee function. Worthwhile to read if you have knee problems, but overall not as good as (1) Bulletproof Your Knee by Jim Johnson or for runners, (2) Running Injury-Free by Joseph Ellis.

[Lindsay Smith-Munoz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good information, but a lot of repetition and rambling.

[Donald Ozello · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and felt the writer did a good job explaining methods to increase the health of your knees.