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Robert Klapper (Author), Lynda Huey (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (15 July 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0471249971
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471249979
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 134,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The first comprehensive guide to hip health Avoid injury, prevent deterioration, work out in water and on land, and understand the entire range of surgical options Once considered a natural consequence of aging, hip disorders can be reduced or eliminated altogether by innovative exercise regimens. Heal Your Hips explores an unprecedented range of preventive options you can take today to avoid hip injury and improve your hip health––including wonderful water and land exercises and intensive stretching. Numerous illustrations help you understand the structure and function of your hips, and dozens of photographs clearly demonstrate how to do the exercises. If indeed hip surgery is in your future, Heal Your Hips provides vital new information on several little–known, minimally invasive forms of surgery as well as straightforward coverage of traditional "replacement" surgery. You′ll learn what to expect with hip surgery––from preparing for the procedure to the day of the operation to returning home and recovering with physical therapy. The practical and long–overdue guidance in Heal Your Hips will be a revelation for the millions enduring the pain of hip deterioration and injury. Whether you or your loved ones are considering hip surgery or have yet to seek medical help, turn first to the indispensable expertise in this optimistic and accessible resource.

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The first comprehensive guide to hip health Avoid injury, prevent deterioration, work out in water and on land, and understand the entire range of surgical options Once considered a natural consequence of aging, hip disorders can be reduced or eliminated altogether by innovative exercise regimens. Heal Your Hips explores an unprecedented range of preventive options you can take today to avoid hip injury and improve your hip health—including wonderful water and land exercises and intensive stretching. Numerous illustrations help you understand the structure and function of your hips, and dozens of photographs clearly demonstrate how to do the exercises. If indeed hip surgery is in your future, Heal Your Hips provides vital new information on several little–known, minimally invasive forms of surgery as well as straightforward coverage of traditional "replacement" surgery. You’ll learn what to expect with hip surgery—from preparing for the procedure to the day of the operation to returning home and recovering with physical therapy. The practical and long–overdue guidance in Heal Your Hips will be a revelation for the millions enduring the pain of hip deterioration and injury. Whether you or your loved ones are considering hip surgery or have yet to seek medical help, turn first to the indispensable expertise in this optimistic and accessible resource.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This book has been an absolute godsend to me! Having experienced a constant pain in my hip for the last year due to arthritis, I have found this book inspirational.

This book has provided me with the opportunity to educate myself about my condition and has empowered me to 'heal' myself with a comprehensive exercise plan which really does work... I am experiencing far less pain in my hip now and the pain I do have is much more manageable.

The author Robert Klapper, who is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon in his own right, is extremely positive in his outlook and this continues throughout the entire book. It is due to this positivity that I would recommend anyone who has a hip condition to buy this book. Having myself had experience of an unhelpful orthopaedic doctor, this book has provided me with the means to educate myself and to manage my condition really well.

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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is an interesting read.

It is aimed at how to prevent surgery. Unfortunately I will definately be having surgery but I think I will take it along to my hydrotherapist for her views on the specific exercises they recommend.

Written by a MD and a pool trainer this a good read with land and pool exercises.

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A must for those faced with hip injuries or DJD 1 Dec 2001
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I'm 38 and very active. After fracturing the posterior lip of my right acetabulum in a mountain bike crash, i thought my hip was healed and 6 months later I was back in the gym working out and getting strong. That is until one day I suffered an anterior post traumatic injury of the same hip, which instantly turned me into a limpin gimp.

After going through the motions of x-rays/bone scans/MRIs, and dealing with the prospects of AVN, early hip replacement, and a young conventionally trained orthopedic surgeon, that worked for a large California HMO (the mane starts with a K) I decided to research alternatives to an open procedure, that the K-suregeon was more than ready to perform, which may or may not have helped me, but would've guaranteed me a long recovery and allot of pain.

That's when I found Dr. Klapper. He evaluated my condition, felt I had a good case of arthritis setting in, among other things, and that I'd be a candidate for arthroscopic surgery to clean up the hip joint, and relieve the pain further. But before he'd agree to that he insisted that I go to PT, and purchase his very inexpensive book to see how much it would help heal the hip in a non-invasive manner.

With no exaggeration, by the 3rd time I'd gone through what I thought were the most benign, SIMPLE land exercises I started to regain stability in my hip which had been killing me with every step, kept me close to home, stopped me from venturing too far from the car, and worrying me for months on end.

It's been 5 months of work outs now and I'm getting more, and more back to normal after every workout. Though I will still have the scope surgery performed, I can't praise this book enough on how it helped me regain mobility, strength, and brought back my confidence. If you have a hip problem, BUY THIS BOOK, it gave me back a HUGE chunk of my normal active life style.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
If written in 1996, I would not have needed hip implants now 22 Aug 1999
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An excellent resource from a fitness educator. This is an excellent handbook for any person who is serious about postponing hip implants. It can be read and followed by any person who is serious about maintaining mobility. It can used by any therapist, or motivated individual. Guaranteed results. If you are facing implants, this book will help you through the healing process. It just means you should do your homework! Thank you, healers, for a treasure! Do not give up hope. The pain will go away if you are not afraid of it. Guaranteed to avoid post-surgery depression!
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Very informative and easy to read 2 Oct 1999
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I have had 1 hip replaced and discovered the great value of water therapy during my rehab. Since my other hip will eventually have to be done also, I liked the emphasis on using the exercises to also strengthen the "good" hip. The book is well written and the illustrations are excellent.
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