Book Review: Arthritis: What Exercises Work

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Arthritis Treatment. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Arthritis Treatment is Margie Garrison. Arthritis is a condition where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and severity and include physical and occupational therapy, medications, and natural/dietary options. nnArthritis: What Exercises Work is a valuable resource for people interested in Arthritis Treatment, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.nnFrom Library JournalnDoctors often prescribe exercise for their arthritic patients but without explicit instructions. While there are numerous books on this condition, few current ones deal specifically with exercises. Sobel and Klein ( Arthritis: What Works , LJ 8/89) based this guide on their nationwide survey of arthritics, which showed that 95 percent of those surveyed found pain was relieved or ended with the right kind of exercise. Exercises for each part of the body are described, explained, and diagrammed so that the reader can initiate an individualized program. They are rated at different levels of activity from one to four, i.e., from low-key (done in bed) to high-key (walking). Also included are self-evaluation checklists and advice on what to do during arthritis flare-ups. This book will be of help to doctors, physical therapists, and exercise instructors as well as patients. Recommended for all popular medical collections.nCopyright 1993 © Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. nnBook DescriptionnWhat is the most powerful arthritis treatment ever developed to help restore you to a healthy, pain-free, and vigorous life--for the rest of your life?It's the very same breakthrough that has: -Helped more arthritis sufferers than drugs, surgery, or any other treatment--without dangerous side effects.-Been widely prescribed by medical doctors and other health practitioners.The answer? Exercise.Here are the right exercised for your kind of arthritis, pain-level, age, occupation, and hobbies.And they're the most effective exercises for arthritis available anywhere--rated "best" by arthritis sufferers themselves in an unprecedented nationwide survey....supported by medical doctors....and backed by the latest research.only this book has them. Let Arthritis: What Exercises Work work wonders in ending your arthritis pain--forever!n