Review: Terrific Resource and Reference: A Keeper
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2014
A friend recommended this book because she knows my sister suffers from serious knee pain, the result of an accident on a horse many years ago and (in my mind) a lack of thorough therapeutic follow-up for her ligaments. All I can say is "Wow."This book should be in the library of anyone who works out or is an athlete. Parents should have it for reference, particularly parents of children who participate in sports and older people should have it for easy reference. And, if you've had an injury, like my sister, it provides a number of suggestions that are alternatives to ibuprofen.The layout is simple and comprehensive. First, a solid description of the knee, its function and design. This is followed by the most common injuries and diseases associated with knee pain and their symptoms. Other less common diseases are also described.The author lays out strategies for prevention and offers a number of home remedies for help. She also describes a number of exercises to strengthen the knee and its surrounding muscles. And, finally, she offers potential alternative cures for knee pain.The author also provides a comprehensive table of contents so the reader can easily return for reference. She also provides helpful illustrations, particularly for the recommended stretches.I'm going to insist my sister get this book. There is too much helpful information and suggestions in it for her to ignore.