Sue Barber Westin: 10 books
by Sue Barber-Westin, Dr. Frank Noye
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
An ACL tear is a common but serious knee injury. The decision of how to treat this injury is not an easy one. It requires understanding the damage in the knee, the treatment options available, and what to expect from these options. Whether you are active in sports or work in a job that requires a strong,...
ACL Injury Rehabilitation: Everything You Need to Know to Restore Knee Function and Return to Activity
- Physical therapy programs for ACL tears treated without surgery - Physical therapy programs to do after surgery
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
An ACL tear is a serious knee injury. Physical therapy is required to restore normal knee function, even if ACL surgery is not performed. This eBook details rehab programs for ACL tears. Instructions are given for exercises done at home or in a fitness club. Advanced training programs are described...
by Frank Noyes and Sue Barber-Westin
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2013
Knee arthrofibrosis is a complication in which an excessive amount of scar tissue forms that limits the knee's normal amount of flexion (ability to bend) and extension (straighten). If untreated, arthrofibrosis causes permanent dysfunction of the limb and severe arthritis. This problem is usually triggered...
Knee Meniscus (Cartilage) Tears: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Treatment Decision
- What the meniscus does and why it is so important - Treatment options for meniscus tears - Surgery: repair, removal, transplantation - How to prepare for surgery - What to do the first week after surgery
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2012
Tears to the meniscus, a vital structure in the knee, can cause pain and problems with activities. This eBook provides information on everything you need to know about meniscus injuries, including what the meniscus does and why it is so important, treatment options, and what to expect from these options....
Bowed Leg (Varus) and Knock-Knee (Valgus) Malalignment: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Treatment Decision
Understanding lower limb malalignment - Tibial osteotomy for bowed legs - Femoral osteotomy for knock-knees - Success rates pain relief, improved function - Postoperative rehabilitation and home exercises
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Leg malalignment, often called "bowed legs" or "knock-knees", can cause knee pain and limitations. The medical terms for these conditions are varus (bowed legs) and valgus (knock-knees). Malalignment may occur to one or both legs and be either congenital or happen as a result of an injury. Arthritis...
PCL and Posterolateral Knee Ligament Injuries: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Treatment Decision
Treatment options for partial and complete ligament tears - surgery options - How to prepare for surgery - Postoperative rehabilitation programs
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and lateral collateral ligament/posterolateral structures (LCL/PLS) of the knee are difficult to treat and in fact often go undiagnosed. These ligament tears may cause pain and instability with squatting, kneeling, going up and down stairs, and rising...
by Dr. Frank Noyes, Sue Barber-Westin
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2013
Knee arthritis is a potentially devastating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone) usually affects middle-aged and elderly people, but post-traumatic arthritis can happen to anyone who has suffered a knee injury....
by Sue Barber-Westin, Dr. Frank Noyes
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2012
Patellar (kneecap) pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment. Pain and patellar instability, or tracking problems, are especially concerning in younger people who are physically active. There are different potential causes of patellar pain and home remedies may not always...
Partial Knee Replacement: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Treatment Decision
Understanding knee arthritis - Medial unicompartmental - Patellofemoral unicompartmental - How to prepare for surgery - Postoperative rehabilitation and home exercises
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Millions of individuals suffer from knee arthritis. When there is no relief from pain, swelling, and limitations with activities, surgery becomes necessary. If just one area of the knee is damaged, a partial knee replacement may be a valid option. This operation has many advantages over a total knee...
Stress Fractures, Bone Bruises, and Shin Splints: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Treatment Decision
Hairline, fatigue, insufficiency fractures - Medial tibial stress syndrome - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2014
Stress fractures, bone bruises, and shin splints may cause pain for many weeks or even many months and interrupt normal activities. These injuries can be difficult to diagnose and MRI is required to determine the extent of the problem. Most stress fractures and shin splints are associated with sports...