CASE STUDY III: MARYANN

Symptoms: Severe bilateral knee pain. She could not take a few steps or climb stairs.

Initial Diagnosis: Degenerative joint disease. No cartilage between the femur and tibia.

Mitchell Yass' Diagnosis: No pain at joint lines. Symptoms around the kneecap, the result of muscle imbalance between the quads and hamstrings.

Mitchell Yass' Treatment: Moist heat and massage to quads, stretching and aggressive strengthening exercises.

Result: Severe decrease in pain regained ability to stand for long periods of time. Walks and climbs stairs without pain.