Heal Your Frozen Shoulder: An At-Home Rehab Program to End Pain and Regain Range of Motion - Paperback

by Karl Knopf (Author)

Learn how to prevent injury and quicken the healing process from frozen shoulder with this doctor-created, comprehensive at-home rehab, strengthening, and maintenance program.

The cause of your frozen shoulder may be a mystery, but the way to fix it is no secret. Heal Your Frozen Shoulder guides you through the entire rehabilitation process, from understanding the problem to regaining full movement. It even tells you how to avoid this debilitating condition in the future.

Featuring over 200 step-by-step photos, this book presents a complete program to get your shoulder back to its best possible condition, including:

- Effective movements
- Progressive stretches
- Gentle strengthening techniques
- Long-term lifestyle adjustments

Author Dr. Karl Knopf, who specializes in the needs of aging patients, emphasizes proven treatments and proper form to guarantee help with your shoulder pain regardless of your fitness level.

Author Biography

Dr. Karl Knopf has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for more than forty years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.

While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Lifelong Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the "Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association" to guide trainers of older adults. Currently Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisory board of PBS's Sit and Be Fit show.

In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.