Ligament-Injuries Books

This book is very helpful in studying a horses feet and legs. I'm taking a vet class and found the information in this book very helpful.

I am really startled that 9 out of 12 people gave this book a 5-star rating. It reads much more like a pamphlet than a book and, if I had to guess, I'd say the author wrote it in a couple of afternoons off the top of her head. Lameness in horses is a huge topic and it deserves substantial consideration, not a mishmash of whatever happened to pop into a vet's head at the time she was at the typewriter.

I would instead recommend "Lameness: Recognizing and Treating the Horse's Most Common Ailment," which I purchased immediately after realizing that the Howell book was so lacking. It's a few bucks more and has about 10 times the information.

Howell Equine Handbook of Tendon and Ligament Injuries (Howell Equestrian Library)
A great little book with easy to understand explinations. Simple clear pictures. Great reading for any one with an tendon / ligament injured horse. There are repairable with time.

This book is very, very basic. I bought it because I thought it would go into more depth and cover more topics. It skims the surface and nothing more. I was disappointed by it.

Found this book very basis, mostly common knowledge among horsepeople. Would be a good book for the first time horse owner, otherwise not very helpful.

Good information but in addition, I need to know if anyone out there knows about auto grafting/auto transplantation/autoplastic graft as it relates to meniscus cartilage and/or articular cartilage of the knee joint

This book is must reading for anyone with knee problems. Since it was written by a doctor,it gives a lot of information that you feel you can trust, because he writes in a very frank, honest,informative manner. Very helpful,informative---a real life saver when you first get a diagnosis of knee problems. A must read!

I live in Europe and bought this book because I realized my doctors were never going to tell me anything about my upcoming ACL surgery except when to turn up at the hospital. I found the information concise yet thorough, well-organized, and well-written. Scott explains injuries, solutions, prevention, and "how to" from every angle. In short, the book was exactly what I was looking for. My only comment would be that anyone getting operated on outside the US (probably very few or zero readers of this review!) will probably have a very different experience, but still I felt much much more secure and better equipped to handle the whole thing after reading this book.

Being a student and wanting to be a doctor, I read lots of medical books so I can gain a better understanding for anatomy and medicine.

In Dr. Scott's Knee Book, Dr. Scott writes as if he were on your level as to what you know about the human knee. He doesn't write like he's a big shot orthopaedic surgeon talking to incompetents. In his great book, Dr. Scott focuses on the anatomy of the knee, diseases and inhuries of the knee, and treatments for knee problems. He basically covers everything that somebody would want to know on the knee.

I recommend this handy book to a medical student, soembody that has knee problems, or anybody interested in the anatomy, treatment, and diagnosis of the knee. This is a great reference that should be in your home medical library.

HAPPY READING!

I bought this & "The Knee Crisis Handbook" by Dr Brian Halpern. "The Knee Crisis Handbook" is better. Both cover knee surgery and sports, but Dr Halpern's has a whole exercise plan for your knees - stretching, "quickie" workout, ACL workout, general knee health, etc. Dr. Halpern is also more realistic about living with your 'bad' knee(s). For example, Dr. Halpern discusses how to protect your knees when playing football, etc. Whereas Dr Scott just tells you not to do 'em. Dr. Halpern's was also more personal - many patient interviews included. Helps you to get a feel for what you can & can't do with your knees. And Dr. Halpern's book seemed more informative & detailed without being boring or long. Wish I'd had this when I first injured my knee in college nearly 20 yrs ago. But better late than never.

Creo que se trata de un buen texto en general, aunque me parece débil en la extensión y profundidad de los aspectos biomecánicos y de control motor tanto en la explicación de los mecanismos de producción como en la fundamentación de los programas de prevención de las lesiones del LCA. Creo también que hubo pocos autores del campo de la rehabilitación deportiva propiamente tal (sports physical therapy). A pesar de lo anteriormente expuesto, me parece que este libro viene a llenar un importante vacío en la literatura ortopédica. Esperaré ansioso la siguiente edición.

ACL injuries happen up to eight times more freqnently in female atheltes than male athletes of similar competitive level, who are competing in the same sport. This book discusses in detail the more current reserach and theories regarding how these injuries happen, why females have so many more of these types of injuries than males, and talks about ways to possibly prevent a female athlete from sustaining one of these injuries.

This book is written and edited by leaders in the field of ACL injury epidemiology. Being a researcher in this area myself, I having talked with many of the authors of this book, I can say from experience they are the best in the field, though there are a few additional authors that are also in that elite group that could have been included.

The book is mostly well-written and has a gives good, practical examples. It also does a good job of making the research discussed easy to understand for the casual reader. The main reason I got it is because nearly every study released on ACL injuries prior to the end of 2006 is discussed, making it a great reference book.

Every coach of female atheltes and every parent of a female athelte should read this book. It may prevent a twelve-month recovery process and $30,000 injury from happening to an athlete you know. And at the price Amazon has it at, it is a worthy investment.

This book holds great promise in the title, however the author fails in two major areas. First, as he explains his therapeutic approach he makes reference to feeling magnetic fields from the subject's body. I highly doubt that this is possible for any human, but even if he is able to do this it is not reasonable to assume that this skill can be transferred. Second, he repeatedly recommends feeling the underlying tissues and bringing them into alignment. While this seems more plausible than feeling magnetic fields, it remains highly doubtful that anyone not doing this on a daily basis will ever develop the skill to feel tissue below several layers of skin, fat, and other connective tissue.

My final complaint is that the writing style hangs heavily on technical jargon and repeatedly makes reference to techniques to be explained on other pages, which of course, never are satisfactorily addressed. And then there is the repulsive repetition...

Just don't buy the book.

Bill Weintrab presents emerging scientific information for manual therapists and practitioners that specialize in the treatment soft tissue injuries. This book can be appreciated by both practitioner and patient and gives light on the surprisingly dynamic nature of tendons and ligaments. In addition to the case studies he has an in depth chapter on self-help techinques. With the increasing number of injuries to tendons and ligaments from repetitve stress such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sports injuries, it is refreshing to read scientific information as a solid basis for hope in treating these injuies with conservative care

In Weintraub's book he brings clarity and hopefulness to the non-surgical approach to injury (chronic and acute) recovery processes and strategies. He offers insight regarding larger whole-body patterns that influence the injury site and therefore must be addressed in the recovery process. As can be seen in his case studies, treatment is never solely a matter of specific attention to the injury site but must include attention to the related body systems as well.

Weintraub offers a clear, concise presentation of the nature, structure, function and mechanics of tendons and ligaments and healing processes. The drawings are exquisitely rendered offering a clear visual representation of the anatomical structures to which the author refers.

Particularly notable are the specific in-depth, easily understood self-help guidelines and strategies regarding rehabilitation and exercise. People dealing with sports and overuse injuries can optimistically engage in these strategies with thorough understanding of the process of healing.

This is a groundbreaking, non-surgical offering to both the professional and the larger community of people dealing with sports and overuse injury rehabilitation. Although some portions are very technical, this revised and expanded edition is accessible and useful for people with injuries/general readers. A must read for those desiring to be proactive on their own behalf.

People who suffer from chronic injuries have new possibilities for recovery. Weintraub's new book gives detailed explanations of: recent research on the nature of tendons and ligaments; precise approaches for the manual therapist; and self-help strategies for those affected. He has significantly expanded each category of information provided in his first book. As a practitioner and teacher of hands-on modalities, my interventions are far more effective as a result of reading this material. I highly recommend "Tendon and Ligament Healing" to health professionals, sports and movement trainers, and everyone interested in an innovative method of enhancing recovery from serious injury.

I am, I guess, disappointed that there isn't anything specific he says that can be done to treat these injuries that doesn't have side effects, or in his opinion, has any good effects! Other than cold therapy with ice, I am disappointed in traditional therapies, i.e., pinfiring, blistering (as he is also). What are we to do for our horses, other than rest & recuperation? I guess I was looking for the ultimate answer..if there is one. David is definitely a vet who has to have scientific proof that something works, be it traditional or alternative therapies!

This book is a general explaination of injuries in the horse. It gives a good look at the anatomy of the legs, and it helped me to understand better what my horse is going through with his injury. I do have some knowledge of these injuries, so it was more of a refresher course on the subject. It also gave me some information I did not know. A good book to use as a quick reference guide, but not to be used as a complete understanding of these types of injuries. Not an indepth look at the tendon and ligament injuries, but a good start into helping someone understand them. I will probably get more books on the subject, but then that's just me.

This book is written in a crystal clear manner
Should benefit residents on rotation to
a sports medicine facility

I am a licensed massage therapist who has been in practice for two years. I was looking to get more specific help for those (including myself) with tendon and ligament injuries. While the author is obviously very knowledgeable on anatomy and physiology, he seems to assume the reader is well-learned with the various modalities that he incorporates into his therapy: Visceral Manipulation, Cranial Rhythmic Impulse, Zero Balancing, acupressure, Facial Release Technique and Body-Mind Centering.

I am familiar with what they are, but have not had the money or time to study them in-depth, yet. Weintraub explains what each is and its purpose in his therapy model, but his description of incorporating these modalities within his therapy model seems general and sweeping, going from one modality to the next, assuming the reader knows what he is referring to within that modality. Not everyone is practiced in those modalities.

His chapter on The Nature of Tendons & Ligaments is the most informative, including standard views and new research findings. Well written with bibliographic citations. It is also a good review for me, as it has extra, detailed information on tendons and ligaments than I have in my anatomy and physiology texts from school. The rest of the book seems rushed.

The Self-Help Strategies chapter is somewhat helpful, but only seven pages long! More in-depth suggestions would have made this book worth the money had I bought it.

I was not able to get the newer edition of this book from the library, so perhaps my criticism for this edition will be moot if I ever read the next edition(s). I hope so, because I would have appreciated a specific, step-by-step guide or protocol, especially for those modalities I have not studied in-depth yet and which other readers may not be familiar with either.

Weintraub certainly knows his way around the body. I am moderately well versed in medical terminology and anatomically I am fairly astute having studied both in college and independently. I work in a medical laboratory. The man (or woman) on the street will be quickly left in the wake of unfamiliar terms. Further, his knowlege does not translate well if you're looking for a way to heal yourself... The chapter titled "Self Help Strategies" runs to all of seven pages. Neither, does the book offer any clues as to how to contact a practitioner versed in his methods (he seems to be the only one), nor does it contain any contact information for the author.

The citations are numerous and the book is well referenced: something that is often lacking in similar books. He has definitely done his homework. Unfortunately, the unique array of talents which he purports to bring to his method, would be unlikely to occur with any regularity in the general population of manual therapists. I am skeptical of his claim to be able to palpate electrical and magnetic fields. Possible, I suppose, but I remain unconvinced.

In all a well written and documented study. Hopefully, it will lead others in this direction. A lot more work needs to be done, and a modality developed which is widely accessible

I'm a licensed massage therapist (3 years) and massage instructor at a local school. When I bought this book, I thought I'd come away with some practical information that I could apply to my practice immediately. Well, after reading it I don't feel that at all. In fact, I feel that it may be another 10 years before I can become proficient in all the modalities that Weintraub combines to achieve his reported results. Among the courses I'll need to certify in are Acupressure, myofascial release, Body-Mind Centering and visceral manipulation. He's been doing this for 30+ years and I don't feel he has been able to write a book that can teach this method, though he successfully describes the myriad skills needed to practice it.

I'm a licensed massage therapist (3 years) and massage instructor at a local school. When I bought this book, I thought I'd come away with some practical information that I could apply to my practice immediately. Well, after reading it I don't feel that at all. In fact, I feel that it may be another 10 years before I can become proficient in all the modalities that Weintraub combines to achieve his reported results. Among the courses I'll need to certify in are Acupressure, myofascial release, Body-Mind Centering and visceral manipulation. He's been doing this for 30+ years and I don't feel he has been able to write a book that can teach this method, though he successfully describes the myriad skills needed to practice it. ...

Weintraub's book provides unprecedented help and hope for people who suffer from sports, overuse, or accident injuries. It is extremely informative in its clear accessible descriptions of the cellular, neural, electrical, and biomechanical levels of injury and healing and how manual therapy can assist complete recovery. I am a 20 year practitioner and teacher of hands-on modalities. My interventions are more effective because of his specific explanations of how to work precisely with the microstructure of the tissue. I highly recommend this book to health professionals, sports and movement trainers, and everyone interested in an innovative method of enhancing recovery from serious injury.