Knee pain and injury books help you take care of your knees. Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of athletes. Here is a selection of books that provide advice and recommendations for preventing or treating knee pain.
1. Knee Pain: The Self-Help Guide
John Garrett, M.D., a prominent knee surgeon and the Atlanta Falcons' former team surgeon, provides an excellent guide on the most common types of knee pain and suggests a wide range of treatment and prevention options. Clearly illustrated with drawings and photographs.2. Treat Your Own Knees
The focus of this book is improving knee function as a way to reduce pain. It's written in simple language with lots of exercises and images to provide clear instruction. It makes a nice home reference if you want a home-based knee pain rehab program.3. The Knee Crisis Handbook
This book covers it all, yet is not overwhelming. An excellent reference for dealing with injuries and preventing long-term problems, as well as advice on avoiding injuries in the first place. Some nice additions are sections about sport-specific injury prevention tips, medication usage, specific rehab exercises and other treatment options such as acupuncture etc.
4. Dr. Scott's Knee Book
A nice overview of 'knees' by the team physician for the New York Knicks. Dr. Scoot provides readers with information on how to prevent, recognize, and treat knee injuries.5. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Knee Pain and Surgery
If you are considering knee surgery this book provides a nice 'second opinion' even though at times it reads more like the devil's advocate. However, it can be very eye-opening and informative.6. Fix Your Feet
A lot of knee pain starts with the feet. This book helps you identify if your feet, ankles and shoes might be causing your knee pain and offers solutions.7. Physical Therapy of the Knee
A reference text book for physical therapists and students provides detailed information on knee rehabilitation techniques and exercises.8. Getting Back on Your Feet
This guide guide offers advice for anyone recovering from simple strains to total joint replacement surgery. This is a practical, functional reference to help you navigate life outside of the therapist and doctor's office. Provides tips on staying independent after injury or surgery.9. Total Knee Replacement & Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual
A complete guide for anyone going through a knee replacement. From how to decide on surgery, the procedure itself and 145 postop rehab exercises. You will learn what to do week-by-week, to achieve complete recovery.10. Save Your Knees
Save Your Knees explains how the knee works, why it gets hurt, how to self-diagnose problems and when and when not to worry about them, when to consider surgery, and questions to ask a physician. There are a sport-by-sport breakdown on how to prevent knee injury and a section on exercises that can be performed at home.
