healthy knee

Healthy Knee

41. Pace Yourself
Always warm up before you exercise, and choose your workouts wisely. Know your limits. Give yourself time to get in shape, and don
42. Dont Wait Too Long to See a Doctor
With new technologies like MRI scans and arthroscopy, we can diagnose and treat knee problems quicker, easier, and better, says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon and a consultant to the Pennsylvania Ballet and to several pro athletes. Fortunately, many knee patients often need just physical therapy and home exercises to treat their conditions. You won
43. Find the Right Treatment
New and improved physical-therapy treatments are making patients pain-free sooner. Low-level laser therapy uses certain wavelengths of light at prescribed frequencies and intensities to help relieve pain and inflammation. Many pro sports teams use the new handheld device InterX, which electrically stimulates the affected area, encouraging faster healing. With pool therapy, water