Your knee pain has stolen your active life. This book helps you take it back.
You used to hike trails, play golf, chase grandchildren, and move through life without thinking twice. Now every step hurts. You've tried physical therapy, injections, and medications-but nothing provides lasting relief. Knee replacement surgery might be the answer, but the unknowns are overwhelming.
How do you know if you're ready? What actually happens during surgery? How long until you can return to the activities you love?
Get the answers you need from a surgeon who's helped thousands of active adults reclaim their lives.
Dr. David Geier is a triple board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and regenerative medicine expert with nearly two decades of experience. A lifelong athlete himself, Dr. Geier has dedicated his career to helping active people-not just elite athletes, but recreational golfers, weekend hikers, fitness enthusiasts, and grandparents who refuse to sit on the sidelines.
His trusted medical expertise has been featured in ESPN, CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Men's Health. Now he brings that knowledge directly to you.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll learn:
- Why arthritis develops and what's actually happening inside your knee
- How to know when conservative treatments have failed and surgery makes sense
- Your complete options: PT, injections, PRP, stem cells, and surgery-explained honestly
- How to find the right surgeon and the critical questions to ask
- Prehab exercises proven to improve surgical outcomes
- Exactly what happens during total and partial knee replacement surgery
- Week-by-week recovery milestones from day one through month six
- Effective pain management strategies that minimize opioid use
- When you can safely return to golf, hiking, cycling, swimming, and tennis
- How to protect your new knee for 20+ years of active living
What makes this book different?
Most knee replacement guides are written for a general audience. This one is written for you-an active adult who isn't ready to slow down. Dr. Geier understands what's at stake because he's lived it. A near-fatal health crisis during his college running days transformed his perspective on helping others overcome physical setbacks.
Every recommendation in this book is grounded in current evidence from organizations like the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Physical Therapy Association. No hype. No false promises. Just practical, honest guidance you can trust.
This book is perfect for you if:
- You're considering knee replacement but fear is holding you back - You've scheduled surgery and want to optimize your outcome - You're recovering now and need a clear rehabilitation roadmap - You want to protect your knee replacement for decades to come - You're a caregiver supporting a loved one through this journey
Includes exercises, checklists, timelines, and decision frameworks to guide you every step of the way.
Don't let knee pain define your future.
Whether your goal is walking 18 holes, hiking mountain trails, keeping up with grandchildren, or simply moving through daily life without pain-this book gives you the knowledge and confidence to get there.
Your active life is waiting. Take the first step today.
This book provides general health information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making healthcare decisions.
