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Book cover image of Playing Through Arthritis by David S. Silver

Authors: David S. Silver, Jerry Buss
ISBN-13: 9780071402248, ISBN-10: 0071402241
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: February 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: David S. Silver

Book Synopsis

"Playing Through Arthritis is a great book because it keeps you moving to help you feel your very best."
—Denise Austin, host of "Fit and Lite" on Lifetime and bestselling fitness author

"Dr. Silver clears up misconceptions about arthritis and chronic pain and guides the reader toward mastery, activity, and superior quality of life. A must-read for anyone grappling with the challenges of arthritis."
—Jonathan Kellerman, Ph.D., novelist and clinical professor, USC School of Medicine

"For those of us who embrace life joyfully, developing arthritis can be a devastating experience. In Dr. Silver's book, we can find the path to health."
—Martha I. Lara, Mexican Ambassador to the United States

Osteoarthritis, by far the most common type of arthritis, can affect any joint in the body, causing pain, stiffness, enlargement of joints, and swelling. Over half the people afflicted with this ailment don't seek medical treatment because they believe the pain is inevitable. However, contrary to popular belief, you can overcome effects of arthritis and stay involved in the activities you love.

In Playing Through Arthritis, David Silver, M.D., offers you his comprehensive lifestyle plan to help you work through and combat arthritis. He shows you how to

  • Use the right combination of exercise, nutrition, medications, and alternate therapies to decrease pain and stiffness dramatically
  • Incorporate into your routine specific exercises that reduce pain throughout the body
  • Prevent damage from arthritis before it can occur

The battle against arthritis is far from hopeless. Discover how you can conquer pain and stiffness and live a fulfilling and active life!

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Acknowledgmentsxi
Before You Beginxiii
Introduction1
The First QuarterExercise13
How Does Exercise Prevent and Treat Osteoarthritis?14
Joint Flexibility and Range of Motion17
Lower Back18
Knees and Hips24
Ankles and Feet29
Neck30
Upper Back and Shoulders34
Elbows39
Wrists, Hands, and Fingers39
Muscle Strength and Endurance41
Lower Back41
Knees45
Hips50
Ankles and Feet51
Neck, Upper Back, and Shoulders53
Elbows56
Wrists, Hands, and Fingers57
Aerobic Exercise59
Walking61
Bicycling62
Yoga and Tai Chi63
Swimming64
Other Aerobic Exercises64
Warm Water Exercises65
The Final Play68
The Second QuarterNutrition and Vitamins69
Ideal Body Weight and Arthritis70
Are There Foods or Vitamins That May Help Prevent or Treat Arthritis?73
Whole Foods Versus Refined Foods73
Omega-3 Fatty Acids74
Nightshade Foods75
Bioflavonoids75
Antioxidants76
Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene77
The B Vitamins77
Vitamin C78
Vitamin D78
Vitamin E and Selenium79
Boron79
Zinc80
How Much of These Vitamins and Minerals Should I Take?80
The Model Arthritis Diet81
Halftime Pep Talk: Coping with Stress and Depression85
Recognizing the Signs and Triggers of Stress87
Depression91
The Third QuarterTraditional Therapies95
Acetaminophen96
Topical Creams97
Injections99
Pain Medications101
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs102
COX-2 Inhibitors105
Diacerein108
Metalloproteinase Inhibitors108
Tetracyclines109
Heat and Cold109
Bracing110
Liquid Cartilage111
Surgery111
Is the Cure on the Horizon?112
How Does All of This Fit into Your Strategy?113
The Fourth QuarterAlternative Therapies115
General Guidelines117
Glucosamine and Chondroitin119
MSM, SAM-e, DMSO, and Other Sulfur Compounds122
Cetyl Myristoleate124
Emu Oil125
Other Herbal and Dietary Remedies125
Turmeric (Curcumin)126
Boswellia126
Ginger127
Bromelain128
Cartilage and Collagen129
Acupuncture130
Magnet Therapy131
Massage, Rolfing, and Feldencritz132
Manipulation and Other Manual Techniques133
Homeopathy134
Working Overtime: Your Personalized Arthritis Strategy137
Step 1Set Your Goals138
Step 2Make Time139
Step 3Right Out What to Incorporate into Your Strategy141
Step 4Choose Exercises to Meet Your Goals142
Walking and Jogging143
Hiking144
Golf144
Tennis147
Basketball150
Softball and Baseball152
Soccer154
Skiing (and Snowboarding)155
Football159
Volleyball160
Bicycling161
In-Line Skating162
Aerobics162
Swimming164
Bowling165
Other Sports165
Sex and Arthritis165
Step 5Choose the Right Medication166
Step 6Find the Right Doctor167
Rheumatologists167
Orthopedic Surgeons168
Physiatrists168
Internists168
Family Practitioners169
Step 7Put It All Together169
Final Thoughts171
Bibliography173
Index181

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