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Low back disorders : evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McGill, Stuart, 1957-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2002]
Subjects:
Back Injuries > prevention & control.
Back Injuries > rehabilitation.
Evidence-Based Medicine.
Low Back Pain > prevention & control.
Low Back Pain > rehabilitation.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to the issues
  • Scientific approach to this book
  • Epidemiological studies on low back disorders (LBDs)
  • Functional anatomy of the lumbar spine
  • Normal and injury mechanics of the lumbar spine
  • Lumbar spine stability : myth and realities
  • LBD risk assessment
  • Reducing the risk at work
  • Reducing the risk in athletes : guidelines
  • The question of back belts
  • Building better rehabilitation programs for low back injuries
  • Evaluating the patient
  • Developing the exercise program
  • Advanced exercises