Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Books by Robin McKenzie
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Knee problems
Osteoarthritis, degeneration or normal wear and tear?
Is the pain inevitable?
MRIβs β do they tell the full story?
Myths
Is the information in this book suitable for me?
Diagnosing your problem
Who can perform self treatment?
Chapter 2: Understanding the knee region
The knee
Functions of the knee region
Mechanical pain
Mechanical knee pain
Tissue damage
Chapter 3: Common causes of knee pain
Consequences of postural neglect
1. Inactivity - Low fitness levels
2. Postural stresses
3. Being overweight
4. Poor biomechanics
Anterior knee pain
Chapter 4: Understanding the McKenzie Method
The aim of the exercises
Effect on pain intensity and location
Pain intensity
Starting the exercise programme
Chapter 5: The exercise programme
Overview
To start this process of recovery
Exercise 1: Active knee extension in sitting
Exercise 2: Knee extension in sitting
Exercise 3: Knee extension in standing
Exercise 4: Knee flexion in sitting
Exercise 5: Knee flexion in standing
Exercise 6: Knee flexion in kneeling
Review your progress
No response or benefit
Exercise 7: Knee strengthening in standing - two legged knee bend
Exercise 8: Knee strengthening in standing - one legged knee bend
When you have no pain or stiffness
Recurrence
Chapter 6: Acute management and prevention of recurrence
Acute management
Prevention of recurrence
1. Interrupt prolonged sitting and standing postures regularly
2. Increase your walking
3. Increase your fitness
4. Improve your balance
5. Weight loss
Conclusion
References
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