THE KNEE AND SHOULDER HANDBOOK

Reznik provides a thorough look at how to prevent and treat knee and shoulder injuries in this nonfiction guide.

This book offers an in-depth exploration of knee and shoulder injuries. Part One, “Injuries in Children,” emphasizes the importance of safety in children’s sports activities and covers topics like overuse injuries, general sports advice for children, and knee pain in youngsters. This section is crucial for those involved in youth sports, highlighting the need for proper training and preventive measures. Part Two, “The Knee,” delves into various knee injuries and conditions, such as “water on the knee,” ACL tears, osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and other cartilage issues. It also discusses severe conditions like kneecap pain and dislocations, and the necessity of knee replacements in some cases. Part Three, “The Shoulder,” is all about the shoulder and its injuries, including frozen shoulder, shoulder instability and dislocations, SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, and issues with the bicep tendon and AC joint. Part Four, “Sports Tumors, General Injury Prevention, and Bone Health,” broadens the discussion to include tumors, strategies for injury prevention, and maintaining bone health. A final special section (“Why Am I in Pain?”) provides guidance on understanding pain and communicating effectively with health care providers. The book is filled with useful information, but the text is often dense and daunting, reading like a textbook. There are useful pieces for the layman, such as the “Dos and Don’ts” of injury prevention in the child athlete and an extensive list of things that can go wrong with the shoulder. Medical professionals might find these elements a bit basic, but the rest of the book is filled with material most suitable for them, including X-rays used as illustrations. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for athletes, coaches, parents, and medical professionals, offering comprehensive insights into sports and other injuries and their management.

A primer filled with valuable information that reads like a training manual for professionals.