Playing Through Arthritis

By: David Silver

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Paperback | 20 February 2003

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"I have worked extensively with Dr. Silver educating people on how to win the battle over osteoarthritis. His book will be of tremendous value to the people trying to combat this disease."
--Joe Namath

Expert advice from the arthritis specialist who keeps athletes in the game and at their best

For every active person sidelined by the pain of arthritis, whether a would-be weekend softball champion or potential marathon runner, rheumatologist Dr. David Silver offers a game plan for getting back in the action.

Dr. Silver is the clinical chief of rheumatology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and consultant to a roster of celebrities and athletes. Dr. Silver has developed a pain reduction program specifically designed for active people.

In "Playing Through Arthritis," he shares his plan for maintaining an athletic lifestyle by combining exercise, nutrition, the latest medications, and the best alternative therapies.

Key features include: Unique focus on those among the 43 million arthritis sufferers who are physically active Targeted exercises to dramatically lessen pain and stiffness in specific joints Expert medical advice on nutrition, medications, and alternative therapies

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Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Before You Begin	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Exercise	p. 13
How Does Exercise Prevent and Treat Osteoarthritis?	p. 14
Joint Flexibility and Range of Motion	p. 17
Lower Back	p. 18
Knees and Hips	p. 24
Ankles and Feet	p. 29
Neck	p. 30
Upper Back and Shoulders	p. 34
Elbows	p. 39
Wrists, Hands, and Fingers	p. 39
Muscle Strength and Endurance	p. 41
Lower Back	p. 41
Knees	p. 45
Hips	p. 50
Ankles and Feet	p. 51
Neck, Upper Back, and Shoulders	p. 53
Elbows	p. 56
Wrists, Hands, and Fingers	p. 57
Aerobic Exercise	p. 59
Walking	p. 61
Bicycling	p. 62
Yoga and Tai Chi	p. 63
Swimming	p. 64
Other Aerobic Exercises	p. 64
Warm Water Exercises	p. 65
The Final Play	p. 68
Nutrition and Vitamins	p. 69
Ideal Body Weight and Arthritis	p. 70
Are There Foods or Vitamins That May Help Prevent or Treat Arthritis?	p. 73
Whole Foods Versus Refined Foods	p. 73
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	p. 74
Nightshade Foods	p. 75
Bioflavonoids	p. 75
Antioxidants	p. 76
Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene	p. 77
The B Vitamins	p. 77
Vitamin C	p. 78
Vitamin D	p. 78
Vitamin E and Selenium	p. 79
Boron	p. 79
Zinc	p. 80
How Much of These Vitamins and Minerals Should I Take?	p. 80
The Model Arthritis Diet	p. 81
Halftime Pep Talk: Coping with Stress and Depression	p. 85
Recognizing the Signs and Triggers of Stress	p. 87
Depression	p. 91
Traditional Therapies	p. 95
Acetaminophen	p. 96
Topical Creams	p. 97
Injections	p. 99
Pain Medications	p. 101
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs	p. 102
COX-2 Inhibitors	p. 105
Diacerein	p. 108
Metalloproteinase Inhibitors	p. 108
Tetracyclines	p. 109
Heat and Cold	p. 109
Bracing	p. 110
Liquid Cartilage	p. 111
Surgery	p. 111
Is the Cure on the Horizon?	p. 112
How Does All of This Fit into Your Strategy?	p. 113
Alternative Therapies	p. 115
General Guidelines	p. 117
Glucosamine and Chondroitin	p. 119
MSM, SAM-e, DMSO, and Other Sulfur Compounds	p. 122
Cetyl Myristoleate	p. 124
Emu Oil	p. 125
Other Herbal and Dietary Remedies	p. 125
Turmeric (Curcumin)	p. 126
Boswellia	p. 126
Ginger	p. 127
Bromelain	p. 128
Cartilage and Collagen	p. 129
Acupuncture	p. 130
Magnet Therapy	p. 131
Massage, Rolfing, and Feldencritz	p. 132
Manipulation and Other Manual Techniques	p. 133
Homeopathy	p. 134
Working Overtime: Your Personalized Arthritis Strategy	p. 137
Set Your Goals	p. 138
Make Time	p. 139
Right Out What to Incorporate into Your Strategy	p. 141
Choose Exercises to Meet Your Goals	p. 142
Walking and Jogging	p. 143
Hiking	p. 144
Golf	p. 144
Tennis	p. 147
Basketball	p. 150
Softball and Baseball	p. 152
Soccer	p. 154
Skiing (and Snowboarding)	p. 155
Football	p. 159
Volleyball	p. 160
Bicycling	p. 161
In-Line Skating	p. 162
Aerobics	p. 162
Swimming	p. 164
Bowling	p. 165
Other Sports	p. 165
Sex and Arthritis	p. 165
Choose the Right Medication	p. 166
Find the Right Doctor	p. 167
Rheumatologists	p. 167
Orthopedic Surgeons	p. 168
Physiatrists	p. 168
Internists	p. 168
Family Practitioners	p. 169
Put It All Together	p. 169
Final Thoughts	p. 171
Bibliography	p. 173
Index	p. 181
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