Steady & Strong - Knee Exercises for Seniors: A Physical Therapist's Program to Reduce Pain, Build Strength and Prevent Falls After 60 (Steady & Strong Series)

Reduce Knee Pain and Build Strength at Home — With a Program Designed by a Physical Therapist.Large Print Edition.Maybe you've stopped taking the stairs, given up the morning walk, or found yourself sitting out the activities you love. Not by choice, but because your knees made the decision for you.This book is written for you.Designed by M.T. Groom, (MSc, MCSP) a Physical Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience treating older adults with knee pain, Knee Exercises for Seniors is a complete, structured home exercise program built on the same evidence-based principles used in clinical practice.You can also follow the program using the companion iOS app — search “Steady & Strong” on the App Store for guided exercises and an easy way to stay consistent.What you'll find inside:Why knee pain, including arthritis, responds better to targeted exercise than rest, medication, or waiting for surgeryHow the muscles around your knee are your most powerful treatment toolA three-level progressive program: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, so you know exactly where to start and how to progressBaseline assessments to measure your real-world improvementsCondition-specific guidance on osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, meniscal tears, bursitis, and tendinopathyPractical strategies beyond exercise: pacing, footwear, heat and cold therapy, and flare managementNo gym. No equipment. Just a structured plan that works.Every exercise is fully illustrated with clear, step-by-step instructions. Sessions are short, safe, and designed to build the kind of functional strength that makes a real difference — climbing stairs, rising from a chair, walking without bracing for pain.Part of the Steady & Strong series by M.T. Groom, MSc MCSP.Your knees have carried you through decades of life. Now it's time to take care of them. Read more